What is another common and distinctive element of a terrorist act that Blockstette and many others include?

A) The specific selection of civilians as direct targets
B) Governmental legitimacy of actions and actors, including individuals and small groups
C) Non-violent nature of organizations that resort to violent acts when absolutely necessary and no other means of negotiation or media attention will suffice
D) All of the above are common and distinctive elements to most definitions of terrorism.


A) The specific selection of civilians as direct targets

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