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Consequence of Being a Terrorist

July 30, 2010 by Imee

Being a terrorist is widely discussed in many levels, varying points of view and from a vast array of perspectives. But seldom are the consequences of terrorism ever become subject of significant discussion. When one engages in terrorist activities, setting aside the harm and damage you inflict on the society, does anyone ever consider the circumstance that will forever consume one’s life? Once you are a terrorist your life will never be the same.  You in effect cut yourself off to an extent from who you are and what your human nature is about.

A Terrorist Never Has a Normal Life

A terrorist never has a normal life. Most if not all governments consider terrorists, what they do and what they believe in as illegal. Moreover the current views of most states are that terrorists are objects of hatred and social stigma for the reason that you are involved in terrorism. After all terrorism is now viewed not just as politically induced violence but as a moral and ethical aberration that modern society abhors. Perhaps the idea that a terrorist is actually a freedom fighter and is against the oppression of the world powers is alluring. But the fact is not all world powers are oppressive to most countries. And it might be the terrorist who despite his values is asked to oppress people with their use of terrorism.

A terrorist is a murderer. His or her act of killing may be ideological, religious and even be a political necessity but there is no way to justify such an act. Always it would be seen as atrocity by most if not the entire world. A life as a fugitive is the life of a terrorist. He or she will always be on the run and living at the edge of the society. This is due to the fact that a terrorist is wanted in almost every country due to the fact that terrorism is an international crime. A person who becomes a terrorist is perpetually alienated from society, and even his or her own family. Obviously you cannot see your family since you could be arrested or they be used by the government to get to you or be the target of the vengeance of those you have harmed in the past.

Terrorism Has Consequences

A terrorist in no way contribute positively to the development of his or her country and the progression of their community. After all terrorist are part of the destructive and destabilizing forces that undermine national development and communal progress due to the nature of terrorism. In the news a top terrorist has been found guilty in the US. This terrorist is a founding member of the al-Qaida-linked bandit group Abu Sayyaf. The controversy is was the trial just given the experience of the U.S. with terrorism. But it is said that he pleaded guilty. But did this plea come as a product of free will or through coercive means or torture? What is certain is terrorism has consequences.

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