Defining Terrorism

[DanaC]

A widely accepted definition is that it is violence directed at the general population to effect a sociopolitical change.

That could well describe the Shock and Awe tactic employed against Baghdad.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Terrorism is just a tactic. Someone who uses it is a terrorist. The 9/11 attacks and Shock and Awe were both terrorists attacks.

Originally Posted by DanaC

That could well describe the Shock and Awe tactic employed against Baghdad.