Goals Of Terrorism

There 's no doubt, that terrorist attacks have a huge impact on the world. "These recent acts of violence are beginning to take a toll on the travel industry. About 10% of American travelers have canceled a trip in response to the terror attacks, eliminating a potential $8.2 billion in travel spending. In a survey of about 1,100 people, nearly one quarter of those said they had delayed travel plans and 187 said they had switched their plans to a destination that they considered safer" (Burke). The bad usually outweighs the good, but in some ways, terrorism is bringing the community together. After an attack at an Ariana Grande concert, a few of the things being offered were free taxi rides and free homestays/hotel rooms. It is sad that it takes

If they can achieve this, then they have won. It doesn 't matter if we are richer than they are, smarter than they are, more numerous than they are: if we allow our countries to be divided, they have won. Being tough means standing together in the toughest times and spreading love and unity where there seems to be none. This is us winning against them, and this is the mindset that will ultimately allow us to defeat this poisonous ideology infecting our planet. (us.blastingnews.com)

Some of the more recent terror attacks include a truck bomb exploding in Somalia outside a busy hotel where 512 people were killed, some being mutilated beyond recognition. It is suspected that the Islamist militant group Al Shabaab caused this. Another terror attack was when on October 31st, in New York City, Sayfullo Saipov, 29, drove a rented truck into a crowd of pedestrians and cyclists on a bike path near the World Trade Center. Eight people were killed and twelve others injured. It was confirmed that this attack was carried out in the name of ISIS. Later, the attacker asked if he could hang the ISIS flag in his hospital room. Both of these attacks were

Some tweets included: Imagine Dragons - "devastated for Las Vegas. Active shooter near Mandalay Bay. Please please please seek cover and get away from the area." Nickelback - "Praying for everyone in Las Vegas tonight. Please get to safety, help one another out. This is absolutely horrific. Our hearts are broken." Mark Cuban - "Prayers to those impacted by the tragedy in Las Vegas. We share the pain of those who lost loved ones and offer hope to those recovering." Nick Jonas said, "Devastated waking up to the news of the shooting in Las Vegas. Praying for the victims and their families and friends." Taylor Swift exclaimed, "There are no words to express the helplessness and sorrow my broken heart feels for the victims in Vegas and their families." Lady Gaga shared her opinion saying, "This is terrorism plain and simple. Terror bares no race, gender, or religion. Democrats and Republicans please unite now. #guncontrol." Ariana and Demi Lovato also sent their prayers and sorrow. Overall, this was a sorrowful time for