TradeSurplus
paulh wrote in message ...

paulh
On 18 Apr 2002 17:07:28 GMT, mcresq@aol.com (Russ) wrote:

Russ
Maybe using the Socratic method we can come up with a workable definition

TradeSurplus
of

Russ
terrorism for you. <g>

paulh
I already have one...

TradeSurplus
So tell us what it is already? I posted my definition. Russ posted his. Why can't you post yours? Take as long as you like. Don't feel limited to a single paragraph. Just tell us what you are using yourself, personally, to decide whether a particular action is a terrorist action or a particular organization a terrorist organization.

Just so you don't feel lonely, here's mine again: A terrorist act is one that uses covert operations to attack an enemy, where the primary goal is to make the enemy come to terms through fear of repeat attacks rather than through destruction of its ability to fight.

And here's Russ' definition of a terrorist organization: 'an irregular or guerrilla group that as its usual means of fighting purposefully directs deadly violence against civilians intending to kill civilians.