Don't you think any type of war by any country is an act of terrorism?
594402
No. There may be violations of Law of War.\nTerrorism is limited targeting of civilians or officials in order to intimidate or coerce the government to take certain stance and deviate from present course of politics.\nSince the ends of War and Terror may coincide - compelling enemy to fulfill our political will and to break the will of enemy to resist, this does not make these two social phenomena equal.\nTerrorism is more immoral, I would say, since it does not discriminate between legitimate targets. Anyone can be targeted - policemen, women, schoolchildren, WalMart cashiers, Presidents - anyone.\nIn War the aims are: military and industrial facilities and equal infrastructure, military and command/governing staff, combatants. \nBut ultimately, both are disgusting. I hate violence.
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The "War on Terror" is a linguistic and philosophical impossibility and obviously it does not work in political and military terms either.\nOne cannot declare war on an abstract such as terror, but an unintelligent and uneducated  man like George W. Bush, who can not even speak proper English, seems to have missed that.\n\nBy its nature, war creates terror. So how can a war be ever on or against terror?\n\nPersonally I am against this war, which is now called inside the Pentagon "The Long War". I think it is really the first phase of World War III. \nThere was no need for this war, and no legitimate reason. The war was started illegally and lead to the invasion and illegal occupation of two countries (Iraq and Afghanistan). It is the biggest mistake the USA have ever made (so far) and will cost us all dearly in the present and future.\n\nIf this war is ever properly investigated, we will all be shocked beyond our wildest imagination, as US troops are commiting war crimes and atrocities every single day and abusing human rights as a pastime.\n\nThe more the USA behave as the bully boy of the world, the more terrorism will be created. So the best way to end it, is to get out of the Middle East, apologise and make amends.\n\nAnd one other thing we should not forget: Al-Qaeda, which was not in Iraq before the invasion, but is now, was founded by the CIA as a group to conduct a "jihad" against the Russians in Afghanistan. The CIA trained and financed the group, and selected their leader, Osama bin-Laden, who was (and most likely still is) a CIA operative. There is currently no country more involved with the sponsering and spreading of terror than the USA and the sooner that stops, the sooner peace and freedom will have a chance again.\n\nRegarding a new leader for the USA, I can at present see no one who springs to mind as the absolute solution. As possibilities I would see Senator McCain (Rep-Arizona) and General Wesley Clarke (Dem). McCain should have won the Republican nomination in 2000 (but was cheated out of his chance by the Bush camp and their millionaire sponsors) and Clarke should have been taken more seriously by the Democrats in 2004. After all, he was NATO Supreme Commander in Europe during the Balkan Wars and knows how to fight (and win) a campaign.
1135533
no war can ever really be justified ,unless youre invaded and have to defend yourself.\nbut this does not deter politicians who can justify everything including ,genocide
510803
An act of terrorism can be carried out by one person with a primitave explosive device and a will to do harm.  There is no way that any entity, no matter how good their intelligence is, is going to completely erradicate this.\n\nExplosives can be made out of ordinary chemicals and agents that you might have around your house right now.  All it takes is one person to make a bomb and detonate it.  A few people working together wouldn't necessarily be catchable either if they're smart about how they communicate.\n\nThe idea of terrorists coming from overseas and talking extensively about their plans over the phone and in public is just silly.  It simply isn't necessary for them to do that.
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I hear your comment, but not even the 3000 thousand that died in the towers equals the deaths from the American military. No death is valid as far as I am concerned. I really believe that America doesn't have the real story. An attack is a valid reason to sign a "Declaration of War," but the Bush Administration doesn't have one. I am concerned about this, as to it doesn't make any sense. Going into Iraq was unwarranted, and once again no "Declaration of War" was signed. This makes America appear to be just as much of a terrorist nation as the attackers. It's not proper etiquette to our Democracy and policies. The Republicans don't believe in Democracy, it is a Republic type of Government that America is being ruled by at the present. I don't agree with these types of policies and the rest of the World is also appalled by the Bush Administrations actions. All of this could lead to a larger Global War I am afraid. I say voting the Republicans out of office in November is Americas only choice at this point. I don't want to die for a small group of red-necks that stir up problems, and wont play a part in the military. My personal feelings that's all.
1110117
Yes they are con's \nevery war can be traced back to some kind of religious zealot\nit is the major cause of world terrorism today\nnot only is it a con trick on the gullible it is very dangerous
883905
we have not had any terrorist attacks since the war on terror started.\nisn't that profit enough?
305836
I dont think any religion widely accepted by rational people is or can be.  By definition terrorism is to instill terror in ones enemies.  Most religions I know of want us to accept our neighbors not terrorize them
657180
I've been to ground zero.  It happened.  Whether Osama, Israel, or the US was  responsible ---is all guesswork at this point.   The US has defiantly staged events like this in the past to justify a war---The sinking of the Maine, Gulf of Tonkin, etc...  But 9/11?   We saw Osama admit it in the videos.  I wouldn't want to think that our country is so evil we could ever do this, although in my heart I know there is a chance we could have.
1133942
terrorism has to be fought. right now it is being fought in Iran and Afghanistan. someday it will be fought in  another country. that country could be right here in USA. yes, we are fighting it now, but not to the extent where we have solders dressed in fighting gear. you don't see tanks going up and down our streets. you don't hear gunfire and bombs going off around you.our troops are fighting to keep everyone free. they are also fighting to keep the WAR from coming onto our shores. and to all of our troops, no matter where you are, BLESS YOU.
111623
The world will never be terrorism free again.  It's a genie that's out of the bottle.  Terrorism is a tool, a weapon.  As hateful as it is, the suicide bomber was a brilliant invention; and like guns, and bombs, and the rest of our arsenals, once they've been discovered they are never going away.\n\nThis is why, by the way, a "War on Terrorism" is so ridiculous.  We can fight specific people or cultures who USE terror as a weapon.  But a war on terror is no more sensible than a war on slingshots.
477156
that is a stupid question.  you obviously take terrorism very seriously(NOT)
824503
Listen up. There "is" no losing or winning. It's impossible to win a war against terrorism. It "is" possible to prevent people from doing terrorist acts, but it's impossible to stop them trying.\n\nSo i would have to say we'll never win, nor lose.\n\n(For everyone who jumps on me because i said it was a war on terrorism and not oil, you need to get your facts straight. The war began in afganistan. We drove Osama out, making him hide in a dark hole in Pakistan. They attacked Saddam to make sure he didn't have anymore weapons of mass destruction left over from the times of the Kurds that he could sell to Osama.)
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Dear, \nI am very grateful for your kind contact. My question’s hading was War against Terrorism.\nI strongly condemn terrorists, they are causing great lose of innocent lives. So very person who has a soft corner in its heart for terrorist may be also called terrorist. \n\nI respect your opinion, everybody should fight against terrorism. I believe Americans are most cultured and well mannered people, you talked me in a different way? If you do not agree my point of view, we can discuss that. But you threat me to hit my country? Everybody surely loves its country, and Pakistan is playing a vital role in removing terrorism and is a front line fighter against terrorism. \n\nBut on the other hand can you justify the deaths of innocent child and innocent peoples, we are also humans.\n\nIf you think somebody is performing any task which is not right, and then you should prove that he is criminal, if proving without that, you take any action, any decision by your self, and the whole world protest against this, so you should review your act.\n\nIf we want to live a peaceful life we should remove the cause of terrorism. Otherwise you threat, so be informed nobody can remove terrorism by force. We know how to defend our country; you can buy only few people but not whole nation.\n\nAnyhow thank you for your opinion. \nLooking for your reply.\nSincerely \n\nImran
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The war on terrorism will never end. No matter how vigilant or steadfast we are. This is because you cannot completely eliminate the ideology and conditions which breed terrorists. This does not mean we shouldn't be vigilant though. Terrorists cannot be allowed to act with impunity. There must be consequences for actions. The reason we need the war on terror is because it is more preferable to fight these ideologies somewhere other than our own soil. This is selfish I admit, but it is also a reality. We cannot sit and wait for attacks to occur before we act because this tactic will only cause the scope of the attacks to grow and while terrorism cannot be completely defeated we can, esepcially if we are not willing to strongly defend our freedom and way of life.
805219
I believe Bush is different from terrorist.  They are fighting the only way they can to try and free their countries from our economic and military domination, fighting for their homeland and families; and Bush is making our young people fight, die and kill innocent people for oil profits for the wealthy.
807037
Terrorism is not spacific to religion.  All people are capable of terrorism.