> Terrorism is an all-encompassing evil because it aims to undermine democracy. I can agree with this part. But it seems to me that the primary method by which

> Terrorism is an all-encompassing evil because it aims to undermine democracy. I can agree with this part. But it seems to me that the primary method by which it undermines democracy is our [over]reaction to it, like an autoimmune disorder. To be glib about it, Terrorism: exists Democracy: undermines self If the goal of terrorism is to undermine democracy, reacting by shifting towards totalitarianism is self-defeating.