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VGPolyglot said:
vivster said:

Not every mass killing is terrorism. It has to have an ideological or political aim. So until there is a clear motive it cannot be terrorism.

You know what, I was just having this discussion yesterday. The disagreement came in whether or not intentions were the important factor in whether or not it's a terrorist attack, or if the outcome is what is important.

The word has a definition, so let's go by that.

Random fits of violence are not the same as terror. Just like manslaughter is not the same as murder. Intent is very important. And what would you even gain from changing the definition of terrorism and just applying it to all violence?



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