There are a number of myths about terrorism. Identify three myths as well as the fact that corrects the view point.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Terrorism is a new phenomenon—terrorism is not new, dating back to at least the nineteenth century; one person’s terrorist is another’s liberator—most terrorism has been directed at democracies or ineffective authoritarian regimes, ignoring totalitarian systems; terrorism is always “left wing” or revolutionary—certain right wing death squads in Latin American or the KKK illustrate terror from the right; terrorism takes place where there are legitimate grievances—most repressive, unjust societies have been the freest of terrorism; terrorism is always highly effective—terrorism is generally effective IF it is part of a larger strategy; terrorists are idealists—terrorists often sacrifice humane behavior for revolutionary goals; and terrorism is a weapon of the poor—most terrorist leaders come from affluent backgrounds.