Describe the impact of terrorism on society. Include, social, economic, and political impacts.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Increased fear of attack and heightened security at airports, ports, and major landmarks and federal buildings
2. Erosion of civil liberties, including heightened government secrecy, limitations of habeas corpus, and curtailments of freedom of speech in the interests of security
3. Economic consequences, including drastic curtailments in international tourism and trade, especially due to attacks on airlines
4. Health consequences, such as fear of bioterrorism
5. Political consequences, including terrorism's threat to polarize the world between Islamic and Christian civilizations, thus increasing the chances of war
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