Why are terrorists not disturbed by the killing of innocent victims in their terrorists acts?

a) They are trained to see the enemy as everyone outside the cell.
b) They have been brainwashed and are usually in a drugged state when committing terrorist acts.
c) They believe they have been personally called to engage in these acts for the "greater good" and must therefore make the ultimate sacrifice.
d) The combination of group pressure and threats against their lives leads them to engage in acts that they realize are wrong, yet they feel they have no choice.


A

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