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Terrorism
Terrorism includes acts of violence to spread a political or ideological message and create a state of terror among people. al-Qaeda, responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, is the most well known terrorist group.
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it is an act of violence similar act to a genuine terrorism but the intent was different to the genuine terrorist.
Why did Osama only bomb in New York?
Osama bin Laden planned and directed many separate attacks worldwide, including attacks on U.S. Embassies in other countries, an attack on the U.S.S. Cole, and separate plane attacks on The World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and one plane that passengers fought back and the plane crashed in Central Pennsylvania. As well, Osama's orchestration was behind a failed attack in a NY subway and the failed but infamous "shoe bomber" aboard an airliner. Several other attempts have been made to place bomb components, but these were never positively linked to Al-Qaeda and bin Laden.
As to the locations, Al-Qaeda and bin Laden's intentions were to hit targets in major cities. A primary goal has been to attack, interfere with, and disable major and key U.S. resources, including:
- political and leadership locations, such as the White House
- military targets, such as bases on U.S. soil or abroad, U.S. ships, and The Pentagon
- primary financial centers, such as The World Trade Center
- major transportation areas, such as subway, railroad, and large bridges
- major utility areas for electricity, hydro (dams), etc.
Goals
One goal of terrorists is the killing or injuring of as many people at one site during one or combined attacks, such as the terrorists' actions at Tower 1 and Tower 2 of The World Trade Center. In addition, the strikes carried out on Sept. 11th hurt, harmed, maimed or killed others not in the Towers, such as Firefighters, Police, and Emergency Management personnel. Further, the debris and dust cloud created by incinerating 2 massive buildings along with many other New York buildings has led to chronic lung illnesses among New York citizens who lived in that area.
A second goal is to engage (keep busy) as many key personnel, from The President, The Mayor, firefighters, police, emergency personnel, etc., as possible, and ideally in several separate incidents occurring at once or within a short period of time. If these key personnel are busy in one or more locations, protective resources are "stretched thin" and therefore, the city/area is more vulnerable.
A third goal is included in the word "terrorist"-- that is, to incite "TERROR" among a large group of people. In addition to the actual attacks in New York City, for example, citizens re-felt their initial terror over many years anytime they heard or saw a low-flying plane. Terror includes an inability to predict the future, which in turn creates fear and powerlessness.
A fourth goal is to disrupt major utilities or transportation. The US has continuing concerns about multiple attacks, including in congested cities, on major bridges, nuclear power plants (which would kill or injure hundreds to hundreds of thousands of people), utility (gas, electric, water) plants, and of course, attacks on airliners which could harm people on the ground as well as in the air. If terrorists were able to hijack a plane with 200-300 aboard and crash it into a major utility site, the consequences could be dire (think of the 2011 Earthquake in Japan-- minus the tsunami ) -- just the initial explosion on land at one of these sites would be great.
For all of these reasons (and more that citizens are not being told), the United States has remained on moderate-to-high threat alert status for the majority of the last 9 and 3/4ths years. This also means that all citizens must be aware of their surroundings even more, and be proactive in reporting any "unusual" activity. In the past, if someone spotted a backpack left in a park or subway (for example), they likely would have just picked it up and taken it to 'lost and found' or to the police. NOW, however, people are more afraid-- they should not touch the bag, call police-- and then, police are more cautious now and will more likely call in the bomb squad to check out the bag first, rather than going to the item and inspecting it while unprotected. Al-Qaeda and terrorists have certainly created terror and uncertainty unlike anything the US as a whole has ever experienced in the past.
How are patriotism and terrorism related to each other?
They both have the meaning of one's right to the country. In other words, one's right to love the country and the other to violate the country.
Why has terrorism become a curse?
Terrorism has become a curse in present-day society because weapons have fallen into the hands of untrustworthy militants and no one knows when there will be a terrorist strike. It has taught the world to live in fear.
Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing act 2001 in Malaysia?
Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001 (Act 613)
This renamed and revised Act which came into force on 15 January 2002, is to provide for the offence of money laundering, the measures to be taken for the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing offences and to provide for the forfeiture of terrorist property and property involved in, or derived from, money laundering and terrorism financing offences, and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
How many Muslim Brotherhood members have there been in past US Administrations?
Unknown. Religion or affiliation with any organization is not asked for nor is it needed to run for office or to work for the government. We have freedom of religion and a democracy is secular and there is no religious question or qualifications asked for. This is the true meaning of a democracy.
Is it racist to call Muslims terrorists?
Answer 1
Yes. Terrorism is not associated with any religion. Terrorists are found because there is INJUSTICE around us. There is lack of tolerance. We have divided ourselves on the basis of caste, color, creed, geographical bounds etc. Terrorists are the product of re-action of crulty, suppression, maltreatment, insult, and disgrace done to their nation, relatives or to them. They want revenge. Had there been the rule of Justice, there would have been no terrorists. When we suppress a nation, tribe or people, occupy their lands and destroy their houses and belongings, may be they have no alternative but to avenge themselves on the oppressors and sometimes on even innocent people. History shows Freedom Fighters termed as 'Terrorist' by the oppressors/invaders but heroes by their own nation. The Americans who fought against the British to win their freedom were called terroriss. The Irish people fighting against UK are still called terrorists. The Negroes were once called terrorists by the whie people who occupied their lands and kept them in slavery for many decades. So, it is mostly from which angle you see things and by which yardstick you measure others. No religious group can claim to be 'clean' and 'just' in this regard.
Answer 2
No. It is certainly discriminatory, because it is labelling an entire group of people with a label that only serves a small minority. However, racism is subset of discrimination that focuses on a person's skin color. Since Muslims have a wide variety of skin-colors, ranging from white in Bulgaria, to Türkic in Central Asia, to Olive in the Mediterranean, to Black in Africa, to Indian in the Subcontinent, to Southeast Austronesian in Indonesia, etc., discrimination against Muslims is not racist.
Unfortunately, rather than try to create a new term that would more accurately frame the situation, such as "religionist", most Muslims would rather use the term "racist" because of the historical baggage that word has and the power it has to demonize the opponent.
Which of the following makes terrorism distinct from an act of war?
There is no legal difference between a terrorist act and simple violence, except for political purposes. Though certain crimes are intrinsically terrorist in nature. It's difficult to argue that any mass-casualty event is an attack but not a terrorist attack. Though legally in the united states there is no provision for mass casualties as opposed to a collection of individual crimes. If you were to blow up 200 people using 200 small bombs it is legally the same with regards to the murder charges as killing 200 people with one large bomb.
There is the word "terroristic" in legal use however: meaning intending to inspire terror, this is used in the elements of the crime "terroristic threats."
To summarize the use of the term "terrorist attack" is a political one and not a legal one, however some laws do refer to "terroristic" meaning seeking to cause fear.
Answer 1
Frankly, it's a political coinage to distinguish the Muslims the government is watching from the ones they aren't. It's more or less the same as "radical Muslim," "Muslim fundamentalist" and "potential Muslim terrorist."
Answer 2
It is important to note, first that Islam is a religion, but Islamism is something else. It is a political ideology whose goal is to bring the religious tenets of Islam into the daily functioning of a government and its laws. Islamism is a modern movement whose roots began contemporaneously with the rise of Salafism in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Egypt. Islamism is not by nature violent or expansive. Many Islamist movements have concrete nationalistic goals such as the Islamists in power in Turkey.
Contrary to Answer 1, being a Fundamentalist Muslim does not mean that a person is an Islamist or the reverse. Fundamentalists can be Islamists and vice versa, but Fundamentalism is how strongly a person decides to believe in Islam. Islamism is the political implementation of Islamic Laws. Not all Islamists are Fundamentalists (like the Tunisian and Turkish Islamist Parties), but some (like An-Nur in Egypt) are.
Answer 3
Generally, the word "islamist" refers to a political rather than a religious position. To be sure, because of the Prophet Mohammed's dual role as religious and civic leader, politics and religion are closely entwined in the history of Islam, and the religion is full of precepts on how a state should be organized, which have been developed and enlarged upon by tradition.
An "islamist" is generally someone who wishes the government of his country to be run along the lines set up in Islamic tradition, and the laws to be based on shari'a. It is important to note that the governments of the Prophet and his immediate successors were not hostile to non-Muslims, but made provision for them to exercise their faiths within the context of the Muslim state. Originally, at least, a Muslim state was actually very religiously tolerant, although over the years, some Muslim societies have strayed from this enlightened position.
Hamas refuses to recognize Israel whereas the previous Palestinian party in power, Fatah, is willing to recognize Israel and negotiate with them to degree. Therefore, when Hamas replaced Fatah as the legitimate government of the Palestinians by elections in 2006, Israeli relations with the Palestinian Authority soured in anticipation of the more doggedly Anti-Israel stance of Hamas.
Yes, Kuwait does have some problem with terrorism. Although they have not been as active since 2005, groups like the Peninsula Lions have caused issues in Kuwait.
When was Ahmed Mohamed - Guantanamo Bay detainee - born?
Ahmed Mohamed - Guantanamo Bay detainee - was born on 1978-05-01.
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What country did the war on terrorism begin in?
The war on terrorism began in the U.S. The 9/11 attack officially marked the beginning of the war in Afghanistan and what would later spread to nearby countries attaining the name War on Terrorism because it was no longer against Afghanistan alone, but terrorism in general.
What are the key functions of a terrorist organization?
Supply chain, recruiting, funding, and people to organize and execute.
Where is the hezbollah located?
Hezbollah is located all over Lebanon, once a jewel of the Middle East, now a devastated wasteland thanks to Hezbollah.
No, terrorists absolutely are not cool. They pose a threat to our country. In fact, we have a zero tolerance policy against anyone who is affiliated with terrorism in the United States.
How can we destroy Muslim terrorism without using nuclear weapons?
Addressing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons would actually be counterproductive when dealing with terrorism. Nuclear weapons are effective as a deterrent against state-actors because a state-actor cares about the fate of civilians under its purview. Terrorists have no corresponding care, so the destruction of tens or hundreds of thousands of people (mostly civilians) with a nuclear weapon would not only be a war-crime, it would anger possible allies in the region. Additionally, terrorists are typically not concentrated in one area for a long period of time, which is necessary for a nuclear weapon to be of any tactical use. Any solution to fighting Islamist or Jihadist terrorism would necessarily avoid using nuclear weapons for these reasons.
On Islamism and Jihadism
Instead a comprehensive approach must be taken to destroy Islamist and Jihadist Terrorism. Let us first clarify our terms. Contrary to popular confusion, Islamism is not a religion; Islam is the religion and Jihad is a religious concept within Islam. Islamism and Jihadism, however, are political ideologies whose goal is to bring the religious tenets of Islam into the daily functioning of a government and its laws. Jihadism is a form of Islamism that not only wishes a particularly repressive version of Islamic Law to be instituted, but believes that violence in defense of the faith is the preferred way to do this. Jihadism, like Islamism, is a political ideology rooted in Islamic religious concepts, but distorted. The distortion here is that there are many ways to advocate on behalf of Islam and the choice to exclusively use violence is a misinterpretation of the doctrine. While it is only a minority (between 10-20%) of Muslims who are Islamists and a far smaller number (<3%) who are Jihadists, almost all Islamists and Jihadists are Muslims.
Islamism and Jihadism are both modern political theories, barely more than 100 years old and while there may be some debate about whether all forms of Islamism should be opposed, there is no real disagreement outside of Islamist circles that Jihadism should be opposed. Islamism is in direct opposition to the concepts of secularism, equality before the law, and freedom of speech. Jihadism is in direct opposition of peaceful and mutual cooperation between nations.
Methods to Go About Fighting Islamism and Jihadism
Jihadist movements that actually control territory, like the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), can only really be dealt with militarily and to liberate the people under their control. However, taking direct violent action against Jihadists in areas that they do not control, such using drone strikes in Pakistan, has been shown to not only be ineffective at curbing Islamism, but actually lends credence to arguments put forward by Islamists to Non-Islamist Muslims that the only way to preserve their way of life is to join the fight against the West and its values. As a result, taking direct violent action in areas not controlled by Jihadists should be avoided.
Non-Muslim Contributions
Unfortunately, the real opposition to Islamism needs to come from Non-Islamist Muslims, either those who believe in secularism and/or basic human rights and democracy. However, Non-Muslims can take some actions in this regard.
1) Awareness: Raise Awareness about Islamism and its distinct political and apartheid character. When people are informed, they can politically mobilize. Additionally, make it clear to government leaders that excising the word "Islam" and the relevant parts of Islamic theology that undergird Islamism from official counter-terrorism manuals and courses is to the detriment of the citizens.
2) Liberal Islam: Promote, within Islam, any reformers like Tawfik Hamid, Maajid Nawaz, Irshad Manji, Tarek Fatah, etc. who could create a viable non-politically oriented Islam so that there is another path for Muslims. Also support individuals like Mustafa Akyol who promote an Islamic defense of secularism. These voices need to be able to sway more people to the idea that true Islam does not promote Islamism.
3) Political Correctness: Help breach the requirements that speech be "tolerant" of different groups in society so that we can actually have discussions about the problematic entities (Islamism among others) in society, without worrying about offending people.
4) Human Rights Enforcement:Create nationwide and worldwide coalitions of people who defend the validity of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that can actively take a political and military stand to oppose the rising tide of jihads and jihadism.
5) Local Law Enforcement: In a number of Western countries there are already laws on the books that outlaw vile practices associated with Islam, such as female genital mutilation. The non-enforcement of these laws selectively on Muslims helps enforce the Islamist narrative that Muslims should have superior privileges over Non-Muslims. As a result, enforcement is key. Locations that the police choose not to enforce the law in for fear of being seen as racist must have the laws enforced there.
6) Hate Speech Laws: Enforce hate speech laws repeatedly on Imams who actually say vile and hateful statements (such as more radical Imams and Islamist political parties like Hizb at-Tahrir and al-Muhajirun) and not against those who simply point out that such things are being said by the former.
Muslim Contributions
Within the Muslim Community, especially in the West, some really important concrete steps that they can take to help stem the tide of Islamism include:
1) Local Islamic Seminaries: One of the major problems for Western Muslims who are generally more liberal in their attitudes than their brothers and sisters in the Islamic World is that they end up going to mosques headed by Imams that went to Saudi Arabia for their education. This creates a mosque leadership that is more Islamist and radical relative to the Western Muslim population. Instead, develop a more liberal Western Islamic Seminary that can infuse the Islam of their students with more "liberal Western-ness" and more effectively protect the rights of all people. Tarek Fatah has discussed this problem as well, particularly in the Canadian context.
2) Protest Against Islamism: When protests arise concerning "Anti-Islamic" actions, Muslims should together for a counter-protest of "not-in-our-name" to the dominant pro-Islam protest group. While the Twitter campaigns are nice, actually marching in the street sends a more potent message. For example, somebody publishes an "Anti-Islamic" cartoon, advocate on behalf of the freedoms of the cartoonist regardless of the possible alienation of other Muslims. While doing so, the Muslims should hold signs saying "As Muslims we support the Freedom of Speech", etc. to clarify their stand. Maajid Nawaz has done similarly.
3) Debate with Other Muslims, Especially Islamists:Muslims should spend more time debating with other Muslims about how peaceful Islam should be and argue against wars and Islamism. Muslims should follow Mustafa Akyol's example and tell Muslims how Shari'a is worth more as a personal obligation than a national mandate. Muslims should discuss how they should fight for the civil rights of Non-Muslims in Muslim-majority countries. They should tell each other to stop blaming the "Imperialists", "Zionists", "Americans", etc. for their problems and actually examine the problems with their own societies.
4) Muslims should Demand Police Protection: Muslims should join individuals who wish to impose harsher criminalization of honor killings in order to safeguard women's rights. They should support allowing the police to learn about these particular customs that are particular to Islamic communities as opposed to its current taboo as "religious bias". Muslims should want the governments of the countries they live in to protect their families, not be concerned about how these horrible effects may "shame" the community.
Why do lots of people think that Deidara is gay?
Because he has long hair, and has finger-nail-polish, and looks as if he has mascara, or so they say. But sorry to bust their bubbles, but he is not gay.
Who has the best counter terrorist unit?
JTF2 or SAS
contrary to popular belief SEALs are nothing compared to these two
What long term effects did Islamic Fundamentalism have?
There different long term effects that Islamic Fundamentalism had in most parts of the world. This included governments, education and world view among others.
Does the Clash of Civilizations explain the rise of Islamic terrorism?
There is no such thing as Islamic terrorism, it is a made up term. Islam and terrorism are two separate things. If you are a terrorist, you can't be a Muslim because Islam doesn't allow terrorism. So as the term Islamic terrorism doesn't exist, nothing caused it. Terrorism as a term exists on its own and its caused by greed, power and wanting to degrade another country or religion.
It is very amazing that when Muslims resisting occupants of their lands they are called by media and westerners Muslim terrorists. However, when non Muslims commit massacres against Muslims, those non Muslims are called defending themselves. Recall the massacres happened to Muslims in Bosnia, in Lebanon, in Palestine, in Chechen, ... . I doubt that you can find one single example of a massacre done by Muslims to non Muslims. Think deliberately and fairly who are the real terrorists in this world.
