Terrorism Today

TERRORISM
Following the dramatic events of September 11, 2001, the issue of terrorism has become a permanent actor in the daily amphitheater of international politics. Every American should realize what terrorism entails, especially after 9/11. Whether or not we understand the proper meaning of terrorism, it has become a large, terrifying part of our society today.
To clarify things, the scientific definition of terrorism is "the use of intimidation, coercion, threats, and violent attacks to achieve the objectives of an individual or of a group" (Parrillo, 2002, p.261). …