[mortarion]

9/11 was not a military action against the USA, and the invocation of article 5 by the USA was illegimate.

[freedomben]

> 9/11 was not a military action against the USA

that's a surprising thing to hear. where do you draw the line between terrorism and war? I see a distinction without much of a difference.

[hermannj314]

The difference between war and terrorism is what language you use to say "God wills it"

If you say "Deus Vult", you are a war hero. If you say "Inshallah", you are a radical terrorist.

The rules are quite simple.

[chii]

it's indeed a distinction without a real difference, but terrorism is specifically targeted at civilians to produce some political outcome.

It's wild to suggest that terrorism against the US should not be responded with by military action - it's only the degree and targets that should be under debate.

[squidbeak]

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[andruby]

Probably not a perfect line, but one way to differ both is wether the action was done by a Country (Nation) vs a "militant" group.

[squidbeak]

This is foolish nonsense. An organized foreign army directing improvised missiles against your cities is very definitely conducting 'military action' and is a valid target for a military response.