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Blurry Moon

@sun@shitposter.world remote

10h

which is okay

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state terrorism

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terrorism in response to state terrorism

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lain

@lain@lain.com remote

10h

@sun not too fond of terrorism tbh

@p@raru.re remote

personally I think the concept of terrorism is far too vague and subjective
like it's only terrorism if it's "politically motivated"? bullshit tbh
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lain

@lain@lain.com remote

@p @sun what non-politically motivated terrorism is there?

@p@raru.re remote

that's just it, it's circular
if you think about the word "terrorism", to me it suggests putting people into a state of terror, whether by violence or threat of violence, this is not a new concept, and has existed since before civilizations or states existed
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@p@raru.re remote

I could also argue that mugging is terrorism for instance, is that political?
no but the point is to instill fear to get what you want, and/or impose violence if needed
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Blurry Moon

@sun@shitposter.world remote

@p @lain I think that terrorism requires some goal to affect people around the people you hurt. so like if you're trying to cause mass fear. maybe a spree killer or serial killer would count. I think it makes sense to categorize political terror separately