"Terrorism is defined as the use of violence to intimidate or suppress political opponents." Is it really? Then I suppose war is terrorism, and the military i

"Terrorism is defined as the use of violence to intimidate or suppress political opponents." Is it really? Then I suppose war is terrorism, and the military is a terrorist organization. If you respond that the definition only applies to non-state actors, I have to ask: why does the state get a free pass to do the same thing? Not legally or practically, but ethically. Why?