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"Would that change if they, for example, demanded the release of prisoners of a specific political persuasion?" Yes. "Terrorism is, in the broadest sense, the
by imwillofficial 5y ago
"Would that change if they, for example, demanded the release of prisoners of a specific political persuasion?"
Yes.
"Terrorism is, in the broadest sense, the use of intentional violence to achieve political aims."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism
- splithalf 5y agoCan drug cartels engage in terrorism? That seems like a useful edge case. They are not ideological but maybe you could say they have political goals.
- imwillofficial 5y agoFor sure, it’s about the goals of the attack. If to cause terror, terrorism. If to gain money or advantage, crime.