1-2 Module One Journal_Defining Terrorism
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Drew Boyd
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1-2 Module One Journal: Defining Terrorism
According to Title 18 Section 2331 of Chapter 133(B) of the United States
Code, terrorism is defined as activities that involve the intent to cause violence or life-
threatening injuries, driven by an additional motivation such as politics or societal views.
However, there are actually two forms of terrorism. Domestic and International terrorism
(Otherwise known as: State and Non-state). These forms of terrorism are defined as:
International terrorism:
Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups
who are inspired by, or associated with, designated foreign terrorist organizations or
nations (state-sponsored).
Domestic terrorism:
Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to
further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political,
religious, social, racial, or environmental nature.
The main difference between these forms of terrorism is the location of the
group and their motivations. Of the two definitions above, I think domestic terrorism has a
greater definition and ability to be understood by others. I feel that this is a form of terrorism that
we are seeing in todays society more than ever. With mass shootings and other violent events that
are occurring on a daily basis, domestic terrorism is evolving in front of us.
Multiple definitions of terrorism could potentially cause issues. First, society
may not understand the differences in terrorism. They may take a wholistic view on terrorism.
Which can make it difficult to understand the intent or reason a terrorism act was committed.
Second, agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, may have a difficult time
explaining acts of terrorism to the public or releasing any information related to terrorist attacks
due to the potential confusion caused by multiple definitions. To combat this issue, a
concentrated effort on informing the public about terrorism and the differences in definitions.
Alternatively, these agencies could relegate back to a single definition which would be all
encompassing for terrorism. The largest benefit here is that the public would understand this
more and agencies could avoid questions related to additional details involved in an incident. As
a single definition of terrorism could act as an umbrella, categorizing all terrorist related activity
into one group. If I had to create a single definition for terrorism, it would be as follows:
Terrorism:
Any act of violence intended to create life threatening injuries for the
purpose of an alternative motivation such as opposing political, religious, financial, or
societal views. These acts can be conducted alone of in groups with like-minded
individuals.
References
Terrorism
(n.d.) Web. Retrieved from:
https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism
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