Why does terrorism exist?

by John Devera

Terrorism is not something new. If we define terrorism the way that United Nations does as any act "intended to cause death or serious bodily harm to civilians or non-combatants with the purpose of intimidating a populati...read more

by Arabella Kelly

One of the most potent and effective ways to gain control over a person, a group, a country, or a world, is the use of terrorism. Terrorism is a way of creating havoc in the hearts and minds of other humans in order to gai...read more

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by Scott Hunt

The genius of terrorism albeit diabolical is that it is born out of the creative minds of desperate men with limited resources, who want to attain some sort of leverage in order to boost the volume of their voices in the...read more

by Adam Lee

If we are to truly distinguish the roots of terrorism the most important thing is to disregard our own nationality, culture, upbringing and beliefs. I truly abhor any terrorist action as it ultimately results in the death ...read more

by Samantha Pratt-Tyler

Why terrorism exists? It exists because not only does it work, but it works so well that fighting it is a never ending battle. It also exsits because of bigotry and hatred that is as old as the beginning of time. ...read more

by Joseph Malek

All forms of "Terrorism" exist because, within the Human population, there is a certain percentage of truly evil, truly greedy, truly power hungry, truly heartless, truly selfish, truly self-serving and truly insane people...read more

by R.L Hanlon

To those of us who have had the leisure of residing in a country that allows us to voice our concerns, vote for our leaders and listen to media and form our own opinions, the question of why terrorism exists is often asked...read more

by Marisa Hefflefinger

WHY DOES TERRORISM EXIST? Why terrorism exists is a question of opinion based on one's role in the act. To one group, it exists as a way to demonstrate the seriousness or urgency behind a particular societal or politica...read more

by EMSalem

Terriorism exists because too many people will go along rather than resist it. From this fear the perpetrators gain power. It must be stopped. Terrorism exists because evil is rampant throughout the world; evil leaders and...read more

by Pileated

Almost anyone who watches the news is shocked and horrified by the seemingly senseless acts of brutality and violence occurring around the world. We call these acts "terrorism" and are repulsed. Those who perpetrate thes...read more

by Judy Zabriskie

Terrorism can take on many forms, from the most minute (tormenting a child on the playground at school) to the sublime (annihilation of the world trade center on 9/11). It exists, in my opinion, purely based on fear. Yes ...read more

by Todd Meikle

Terrorism exists. Ask any American who had to witness the horror of 9/11/01, and watch the TV as people jumped out of a melting skyscraper to a certain death, so they could escape the excruciating heat of their burning con...read more

by Carol H. Morgan

The bombs in the subway systems of England and Spain in recent years, and the attack on Australian tourists in Bali, were terrorist acts with political motivations. They used high- profile acts of violence and the fear th...read more

by Gerald Davis

The other day I walked into the coffee shop and ran into my old friend Harold. Harold and I used to often meet up at the local watering hole and discuss various topics. Since I had given up my daily libations, we have se...read more

by Sarah Taylor

Why does terrorism exist, is like asking why hate exists and why people are prejudice. It is simple as far as I am concerned. Let us look at this from a logical point of view. Why do people watch the news? Simple they watc...read more

by Christina Pomoni

It is wrong to believe that terrorism is a show, planned to have an impact on large and diverse audiences. Terrorism exists in so many forms and for so many reasons that it would be naive to believe for just once second th...read more

by Graham Lear

As long as country's are occupied by foreign forces there will be terrorism it is nothing new it has existed through out time only we know it under an older name and that name is freedom fighters and to some they are heroe...read more

by Darin Kowallis

Terrorism is not new, nor is it so easily defined as terrorism. Most terrorists view themselves as "freedom fighters" or "liberators" against an oppressor. In fact, early American history revolutionists were called terro...read more

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by Rachel Mclaughlin

Terrorism, a word that rightly so strikes fear into the hearts of many. Throughout history in one form or another it has existed. It is not a new form of violence, and it is in our age a largely publicized chain of horrify...read more

by Helen Kelly

Fear is one of the basic human emotions. It is used to keep us alive. It brings us to instant awareness of what danger we may be in. Without fear, mankind would not have survived. Fear is an immediate response. We don't w...read more