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>> I think it is all about intention. Isn't the US the only country to have ever used nuclear warfare? Therefore willingly and knowingly killing countless inno

• gee_totes 15y ago
  True, but I wouldn't consider this terrorism. For me, the distinction between terrorism and general warfare is that terrorist acts are carried out by non-state actors (or people acting as proxies for a state). The war in Afganistan, the bombing of Japan, etc. was carried out clearly and explicitly by the United States government. This is why I find the phrase 'terrorist government' to be absurd.
  • DasIch 15y ago
    Terrorism, initially, described acts performed by a government. Interesting that people consider this to be absurd nowadays.
    • tkahn6 15y ago
      Source?
      • ttt_ 15y ago
        >> "Terrorism" comes from the French word terrorisme,and originally referred specifically to state terrorism as practiced by the French government during the Reign of terror. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism#Origin_of_term http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism#Origin_of_term
• batista 15y ago
  Yes. They are also known to use false pretexts, like the existence of wmd, to invade others countries. Or overthrow (or assist in overthrowing) democratic governments, like in 50's Iran and many other places. Or throw chemicals like Agent Orange that destroy the farms of another country and live thousands of people poisoned. Or hold citizens of other countries in special jails without due process. Or just plain do medical experiments on humans, Dr. Mengele style: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11454789 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11454789