[pmoriarty]

"Terrorism is defined as the use of violence to intimidate or suppress political opponents."

Is it really? Then I suppose war is terrorism, and the military is a terrorist organization.

If you respond that the definition only applies to non-state actors, I have to ask: why does the state get a free pass to do the same thing? Not legally or practically, but ethically. Why?

[chroem-]

The war on terrorism was a response to violence, not words. Please re-read my post.