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This 9 page paper provides an overview of terrorism in the United States. September 11th is highlighted but other forms of terrorism, including domestic terrorism, is also discussed. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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of people. It was a horrendous event and something that caused not only the U.S. to weep, but the world to wonder what has become of humanity. Who would do
something like that? There is no good reason to kill anyone, but killing thousands is a tragedy and one can also think of it as a war. Of course, terrorism
and war are different things, but they are inextricable. Terrorists work to promote an agenda whereas governments goals are broader. Generally, governments want a peaceful conclusion with the least amount
of bloodshed whereas terrorists want to gain the most shock value and publicity from an act. They do not care if they injure innocent bystanders whereas government tries to engage
in war with respect to conventions. In other words, wars are fought with rules. They are not just haphazard events. War must be declared. Often, the other side is warned.
Terrorism is vastly different than conventional war in many ways and terrorists do not give warnings and do not make overt plans. Rather, their tactics include elements of surprise. Many
are willing to give their lives for the cause. This concept was exemplified in the 1998 film The Siege but is also seen around the world in real life, such
as the September 11th events prove. By having members who are willing to give up their lives, terrorists have a tactical advantageous over those who engage in ordinary war
games. But interestingly, although there are significant differences between terrorists and war mongers, there are similarities as well. It is because of these similarities--both are willing to kill for their
cause, both use weapons, both use strategic planning--that the war on terrorism is appropriate. Although the September 11th attack is the only act of war, in the context of terrorism,
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