The Meaning of Terrorism

Terrorism has many different meanings for people around the world, but the key notion of inflicting panic on people is universal. Terrorism is never an accident; it is the deliberate creation and exploitation of fear for brining about political change. All terrorist acts involve violence or the threat of violence. It is the fear of this act that has power to appeal to change. By undermining confidence in the government and political leadership of their …

…that harmed innocent people for the "greater good". Even though their deaths were not exactly aimed at or even required, it was foreseen that their deaths would occur. In this case the only thing that separates their terrorist from ours is their direct aim, which required the death of innocent bystanders. Both incidents will have similar effects, which consist of death and fear, but America finds ways to excuse their sadistic actions with double standards.