Essay 825 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I have to write an essay about terrorism for tomorrow Can you please help me out and help me brainstorm some of America's worst acts of terrors I'm pretty sure i have most of them but i might have forgotten a few thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarbeam 2,298 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 There was the Unabomber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NEO BOY 669 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Do you mean the worst acts of terrors that happened to America? well the most obvious is 9/11, then there's also the Oklahoma City bombing, the Boston boming, then the most infamous mass shootings such as San Ysidro, Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, San Bernardino, Pulse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essay 825 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Do you mean the worst acts of terrors that happened to America? well the most obvious is 9/11, then there's also the Oklahoma City bombing, the Boston boming, then the most infamous mass shootings such as San Ysidro, Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, San Bernardino, Pulse..... no america committing acts of terror on other nations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEO BOY 669 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 no america committing acts of terror on other nations lmao then I'm not really quite sure, nothing that I can think of from the top of my head that has America committing terrorism on other nations with hard facts and not theories. I mean, I'm sure it exists.. but the only American acts of terrorism I can think of are mass shootings or bombings that are committed domestically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essay 825 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 lmao then I'm not really quite sure, nothing that I can think of from the top of my head that has America committing terrorism on other nations with hard facts and not theories. I mean, I'm sure it exists.. but the only American acts of terrorism I can think of are mass shootings or bombings that are committed domestically. oh sorry i meant "give freedom" to not invade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEO BOY 669 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 oh sorry i meant "give freedom" to not invade I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here, then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omejkle 11,748 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Keeping up with the Kardashians 2007-present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liliana 7,771 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 The attack with atom bombs in The Second World War on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vip ex-Elvis 597 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 oh sorry i meant "give freedom" to not invade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haze 10,915 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Have you tried google yet op? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essay 825 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Have you tried google yet op? yeah but i want to make sure i havent missed anything The attack with atom bombs in The Second World War on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ty! WWII left my mind completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haze 10,915 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 yeah but i want to make sure i havent missed anything ty! WWII left my mind completely Which ones do you have down so far? To see if I can add to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukkungie 2,015 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 [e] please correct me if I've misinterpreted your questions I can list many examples. Afghanistan for one. Idk why they're are still there, as opposed to freeing the people from terrorism, they've been decimating old religious sanctuaries and bombing people's villages. There has been a high number of Afghanistan's seeking refuge in Pakistan for this reason, so much so that an entire section of pakistan, the KPK, have roots in Afghanistan ancestry due to american invasion. The iraqi war where the US led the arms against Saddam Hussein for 'iraqi' freedom. The 'war' however only ever targeted innocent civilians as america fought with airstrikes and bombs as opposed to on foot (and actually knowing who they where killing). Infrastructure has been ruined, natural habitats up in flames and soo many lives lost. It sickens me that almost 2 decades later, Britain have released a statement saying They had no justifiable reason for their part in the war. UN have stated repeatedly the war was based on a lack of rational evidence. There was no legitimate reason in the first place, all it did was destabilize the region and give rise to ISIS Now with syria. Yes intervention is important to prevent IS from spreading, but they are using airstrikes once again. If you care to read up on this, a simple google search will show you how they've frequently targeted hospitals and schools. For what reason?? Surely the genocide of these many innocent civilians can't be justified for the one or two probable IS militant also killed? That would never be allowed in america, yet look at how they terrorize other nations. I'm too tired to carry on, but I'm sure you can find a comprehensive and very long list of america's terrorism across the globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyAjumma 1,925 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 The attack with atom bombs in The Second World War on Hiroshima and Nagasaki While I absolutely abhor what happened in Japan it was not an act of terror, it was an act of war, same as the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essay 825 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Which ones do you have down so far? To see if I can add to the list. a few international but also a few domestic terror acts as well Invading of iraq WWII atomic bomb unabomber Nevada shootings Kidnapping attempt and assassination of General René Schneider i've only just started tho so i'm still researching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liliana 7,771 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 While I absolutely abhor what happened in Japan it was not an act of terror, it was an act of war, same as the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I do know what you mean, but a lot of innocent and even their children and their children’s children where the victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyAjumma 1,925 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I do know what you mean, but a lot of innocent and even their children and their children’s children where the victims. I know, it was horrible but supposedly that kind of action is excusable in war (German's bombing neighborhoods in England). I am a pacifist btw, so I believe that all killing is murder no matter if it is war or terror or drive by shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where my hood unnies at 4,967 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 i don't know how far back you wanna go but.... for a country that was built on the mass graves of native americans, with help from the transatlantic slave trade, there sure is a lot to be said about terrorism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallows 9,902 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Everything they do in the middle east. Just get out already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essay 825 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 i don't know how far back you wanna go but.... for a country that was built on the mass graves of native americans, with help from the transatlantic slave trade, there sure is a lot to be said about terrorism that will actually make a good opening statement ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukkungie 2,015 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I know, it was horrible but supposedly that kind of action is excusable in war (German's bombing neighborhoods in England). I am a pacifist btw, so I believe that all killing is murder no matter if it is war or terror or drive by shooting. But with this reasoning, germany's genocide of jews is also excusable because...war?? Maybe I've misinterpreted? And regardless, they dropped atomic bombs not once but twice on japan. They had gone beyond 'avenging' pearl harbor, what they committed (or attempted) was genocide. That is never excusable to me, not even 'in war'. Also, due to the radiation from the bomb, generations following on have showed multiple increases of risk in developing certain birth defect/malformation. America's actions have directly plagued the Japanese, even at a time of 'peace'. That is terrorism enough to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyAjumma 1,925 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 But with this reasoning, germany's genocide of jews is also excusable?? I don't quite understand. And regardless the bombing of pearl harbour is nothing like utilizing atomic bombs to devastae an entire country. Not once, but twice. The second time was beyond unnecessary, and arguably the first was going overboard anyway. These nuclear bombs will severely impact an entire nation for many generations, this is where I would consider America's act as terrorism. Generations following on from the bombing have showed multiple statistically significant increases of certain birth defect/malformation risks. Whilst they are not at war, they are still harmed, and that is terrorism enough to me. No, genocide is genocide. Civilian casualties are expected in war time, and excused because, hey they are fighting for peace, right? Rounding up one group of people and systematically killing them is not the same thing. Many people all over the word are still suffering the effects of war. My dad has Gulf War Syndrome, a group of symptoms related to the chemicals he was exposed to in Iraq. By this logic you could say that the US committed acts of terror against their own soldiers. Also, please understand I do not agree with any of this, just explaining the flawed logic behind those who want to make exceptions for war vs terrorism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kukkungie 2,015 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 No, genocide is genocide. Civilian casualties are expected in war time, and excused because, hey they are fighting for peace, right? Rounding up one group of people and systematically killing them is not the same thing. Many people all over the word are still suffering the effects of war. My dad has Gulf War Syndrome, a group of symptoms related to the chemicals he was exposed to in Iraq. By this logic you could say that the US committed acts of terror against their own soldiers. Also, please understand I do not agree with any of this, just explaining the flawed logic behind those who want to make exceptions for war vs terrorism. Thanks for clearing this up. I guess the excuse is subjective in their motive of commit 'acts of war' ie when they say it's for freedom etc. But what else can you do. Anyway, really appreciate the comprehensive response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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