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Russ
SubjectRe: Republicanism still an offence in England? (wasRe: Queen mother (of
FromRuss
Date2002-04-18 19:21 (2002-04-18 19:21)
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In article <u0vtbuk0ra0t4poif2ub53rfaqnp91l16a@4ax.com>, paulh <paulh@fahncahn.com>writes:

In article <a9kj02$3dq$2@oravannahka.helsinki.fi>, Tamim

paulh
<hallaril@hotmail.com>

writes:

Russ <mcresq@aol.com>wrote:

A common definition of terrorism I've seen around here is deadly violence purposefully directed against and intended to kill civilians.

That would include Hiroshima and Dresden.

I know. Both are arguably terrorist acts by that definition.

Not under my definitions you'll note....

Right, but *by that definition* they are. As you will see in another message, I'm adopting your position that 'terrorism' can only apply to irregular or guerilla groups.

Russ