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Arguments Against Foreign Terrorism

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Terrorism is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. Throughout the history of the United States there has been many cases of foreign terrorism. Notable terror attacks with fatalities on US soil has been occurring since 1980. Even today you still hear news of Foreign terrorism in the United States. There has been debates going on for years on if terrorists should be given constitutional rights. Enhanced interrogation techniques have been used on terrorist since 2002 when the George W. Bush administration issued the torture memos. Foreign terrorism has been a big problem sociologically, psychologically and has affected stakeholders while benefiting terrorist groups.
Foreign terrorism has been a big problem sociologically in today 's world. Human society is becoming more lenient towards terrorism. Terrorism is very awful and these criminal should be treated different than an American citizen. In the United …show more content…

Everyone living in the United States is a stakeholder for this policy. Stakeholders have been affected by emotional stress suffered by individuals and then after the incident for the families, friends and agencies involved, and it will take years to manage. In an article on the pw post website it says “For example, as we are analyzing the nature of the disaster as an act of terrorism, one of the primary goals of the act is to cause a persistent emotional distress to a group of people or a nation. In comparison to other cases, like a mechanical failure of an aircraft, the closure might be faster, but as stated before it will depend on the personality of the individuals in bereavement.”. This policy has also benefited terrorist groups. Not only are they proud that they have accomplished their terrorist acts now they will given the same rights as an american citizen. Giving terrorist rights puts them in a win win

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