The Political Scene In Canada Of The 1970's
The political scene in Canada of the 1970s was a rather tense one. In Quebec, citizens felt they were not considered in federal decision-making. They had a culture influenced by the French while the majority of Canada had an English influence. This angered a group of Quebecois so it was decided they would try to be heard by the federal government in Ottawa. This did not work by peaceful means. The Front de Liberation du Quebec , here on after known as the FLQ, followed what most terrorist organizations did when they weren’t heard, they screamed. The FLQ used bombing campaigns to send their screams to Ottawa. They demanded to be heard and to send a message. To understand how these acts are classified as terrorism, it is important to note the
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December 3 1970 James Cross is released. Five of his captors; James Lancot and his family, Marc Carbonneau, Jacques Cossette-Trudel, Louise Cossette-Trudel, and Yves Langlois are flown to Cuba
December 27 1970 Laporte’s three remaining kidnappers, Jacques Rose, Paul Rose and Francis Simard, are arrested near St. Luc, 30 kilometres southeast of Montreal. The FLQ was a terrorist organization that existed in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They played a part in the death of quite a few people. They also attacked the government. To understand the classification of the FLQ being declared terrorists, it is important to look at the original meaning of terrorism and non-state terror. Terrorism is defined as the use of violence and/or the threat of violence against civilians to achieve a political purpose and produce a psychological effect. The FLQ used one particular strain of terrorism, non-state terror. Non-state terror is defined as the use of violence and/or threat of violence against the state and is designed to provoke change within a state. The FLQ followed both definitions if their actions are looked at. The FLQ are an example of the feelings of French Canadians and the extremities of which people were willing to go to in order to be heard. While their actions were not justified, it was a means to an
December 3 1970 James Cross is released. Five of his captors; James Lancot and his family, Marc Carbonneau, Jacques Cossette-Trudel, Louise Cossette-Trudel, and Yves Langlois are flown to Cuba
December 27 1970 Laporte’s three remaining kidnappers, Jacques Rose, Paul Rose and Francis Simard, are arrested near St. Luc, 30 kilometres southeast of Montreal. The FLQ was a terrorist organization that existed in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They played a part in the death of quite a few people. They also attacked the government. To understand the classification of the FLQ being declared terrorists, it is important to look at the original meaning of terrorism and non-state terror. Terrorism is defined as the use of violence and/or the threat of violence against civilians to achieve a political purpose and produce a psychological effect. The FLQ used one particular strain of terrorism, non-state terror. Non-state terror is defined as the use of violence and/or threat of violence against the state and is designed to provoke change within a state. The FLQ followed both definitions if their actions are looked at. The FLQ are an example of the feelings of French Canadians and the extremities of which people were willing to go to in order to be heard. While their actions were not justified, it was a means to an