Batman Vs Terrorism
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Terrorism is a huge problem in the United States and all around the world. It is a federal offense that ends with the death penalty--or at least it should. In fact, the exact definition of terrorism is, “the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.” From a worldly perspective, Batman represents the government, and the Joker represents terrorists. Since the government should put terrorists to death, Batman should do the same to the Joker. It’s crazy how society takes more action on Batman and the Joker rather than real-life threats, like terrorism. The government is so scared of what the outcome of its decision will be that it does not act in the most efficient ways. This is why the government isn’t always the best with following through with these executions. The Batman must kill the Joker, or else the rest of society will pay for it. The government is showing society that unlawful acts are acceptable and will be tolerated and that is ridiculously disgusting. Terrorists are not receiving the accurate punishments for their behavior, from the government. The CNN article, US Terrorist Attack Fast Facts, claimed how from 1978-1995, there was a so-called “Unabomber” that was held responsible for a string of mail bombings, resulting in the deaths of three people and the injuries of many others. These bombings are classified as terror cases; however, this “Unabomber” was not sentenced to execution. Instead, he was