There are a number of myths about terrorism. Identify three myths as well as the fact that corrects the view point.
What will be an ideal response?
Terrorism is a new phenomenon – terrorism is not new, dating back at least the the 19th 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.
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a. Growth b. Decline c. Flux d. None of the above
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A. arrested, but has not been charged B. formally charged C. “Mirandized” D. assigned a public defender
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A. imprisonment B. probation C. parole D. the death sentence