What the Word “Terrorist” Actually Means
After seeing the back and fourth arguments in our political system about who and what is and is not a terrorist, I am getting tired of having to argue the point with both sides of the aisle. Once again I am reminded that I am surrounded by idiots
But lets look at two statements that are said by differing parties.
Conservatives like to repeat the following statement: “Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims”
Liberals like to repeat the following statement: “America and Israel are the real terrorists in the world.”
I would like to point out that neither of these statements are true.
Now, here is what is true.
A terrorist is an individual who uses fear to influence actions, usually through violence, but sometimes through threats.
What does this mean?
A Radicalized Religious Fanatic that acts on it is a Terrorist.
A Radicalized Nationalist that acts on it is a Terrorist.
A Radicalized Computer Hacker that acts on it is a Terrorist.
You get the point. Religion, (or lack of) or a belief system alone does not make someone a terrorist.
Action makes one a terrorist.
Isis is a Terrorist Group
The White Supremacist that attacked Planned Parenthood is a Terrorist
Boko Haram is a Terrorist Group.
The Klu Klux Klan is a Terrorist Group.
Chinese Nationalist Hackers are Terrorists.
A bully who terrorizes students in class is a Terrorist.
It is time for us to identify the truth to the word, and use the label correctly. it is the first step to a more peaceful world. For to defeat an enemy, you must first understand it.