Terrorists: How Some Sources Classify The Word Terrorism
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Stephen Mac
Professor Zagar
EN101
4 April 2013
Terrorist
The word “terrorist” is a noun that means any person who uses violent and intimidating methods to achieve a goal. The origin of this word dated back during the French revolution where people used intimidation against the government to achieve democracy and equality. It was derived from the Latin word “terreo” which means “fear.” Terrorist uses many different tactics like car bombing, hijackings, and explosions to emphasize their purpose. There are many different types of terrorist and we can separate them into different categories which may include state terrorist, bioterrorist, cyber terrorist, and more. The use of the word “terrorist” is commonly used as a derogatory term, …show more content…
We see the book definition in Oxford English definition as “a person who uses terrorism in the pursuit of political aims.” In order to define terrorist, you have to understand that terrorism is an act of instilling fear. This doesn’t mean Billy who stole your orange juice in middle school is a terrorist. In the view of the FBI, it is defined as “the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives” (28 C.F.R. Section 0.85).” This means terrorist activity can occur within the nation and the American citizens can also become a terrorist if they perform such acts. In their eyes, it is either classified as domestic or international. Terrorism within …show more content…
soil that we may recall. The infamous September 11th 2001 was the terrorist attack that changed our nation forever. It was 8:13 AM on Tuesday morning where we first lost communications with American Airlines Flight 11. Boston flight control confirms that there is a high jacking on the airline and reports to nearby air control centers. 8:46 AM Flight 11 crashes into world trade center between floors 93 and 99. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03, United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the other side of the World Trade Center ripping the building to pieces. Employees above the crash are sitting ducks as flaming fuels from the jets burn them alive and impenetrable smoke engulfs the entire building. Citizens of New York City flees under any object they can find as large debris fall from the twin towers. Terrorist in all the planes were killed along with the entire flight. Since this horrific event, our policies against war on terrorism have changed, security measures have been tightened, and the terrorism have inflicted our nation deeply. We now label any such terrorist activity as a primary threat to the United States. The meaning of terrorist forever change since this
Stephen Mac
Professor Zagar
EN101
4 April 2013
Terrorist
The word “terrorist” is a noun that means any person who uses violent and intimidating methods to achieve a goal. The origin of this word dated back during the French revolution where people used intimidation against the government to achieve democracy and equality. It was derived from the Latin word “terreo” which means “fear.” Terrorist uses many different tactics like car bombing, hijackings, and explosions to emphasize their purpose. There are many different types of terrorist and we can separate them into different categories which may include state terrorist, bioterrorist, cyber terrorist, and more. The use of the word “terrorist” is commonly used as a derogatory term, …show more content…
We see the book definition in Oxford English definition as “a person who uses terrorism in the pursuit of political aims.” In order to define terrorist, you have to understand that terrorism is an act of instilling fear. This doesn’t mean Billy who stole your orange juice in middle school is a terrorist. In the view of the FBI, it is defined as “the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives” (28 C.F.R. Section 0.85).” This means terrorist activity can occur within the nation and the American citizens can also become a terrorist if they perform such acts. In their eyes, it is either classified as domestic or international. Terrorism within …show more content…
soil that we may recall. The infamous September 11th 2001 was the terrorist attack that changed our nation forever. It was 8:13 AM on Tuesday morning where we first lost communications with American Airlines Flight 11. Boston flight control confirms that there is a high jacking on the airline and reports to nearby air control centers. 8:46 AM Flight 11 crashes into world trade center between floors 93 and 99. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03, United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the other side of the World Trade Center ripping the building to pieces. Employees above the crash are sitting ducks as flaming fuels from the jets burn them alive and impenetrable smoke engulfs the entire building. Citizens of New York City flees under any object they can find as large debris fall from the twin towers. Terrorist in all the planes were killed along with the entire flight. Since this horrific event, our policies against war on terrorism have changed, security measures have been tightened, and the terrorism have inflicted our nation deeply. We now label any such terrorist activity as a primary threat to the United States. The meaning of terrorist forever change since this