JESSIE MELROSE 10/19/2017 EDITION 2, VOLUME 1

TERRORISM

TERRORISM AS A RISING ISSUE

The issue of terrorism is one of the main No particular definition of terrorism had
concerns in the recent world. September 11th gained universal acceptance. There is no single
2001 attack in the twin tower of USA, definition of terrorism. The unlawful use of
bombing in Madrid, London Bombings, force or violence against persons or property to
Sydney Siege have all raised a serious intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian
concern in this matter. Todays world is still population, or any segment thereof, in
a dangerous place. furtherance of political or social objectives can
be best described as an act of terrorism.
PEACE IS HARD, BUT WE KNOW THAT IT
IS POSSIBLE. SO, TOGETHER, LET US BE
Todays terrorists not only continue physical
RESOLVED TO SEE THAT IT IS DEFINED
intimidation with beatings, vandalism, and
BY OUR HOPES AND NOT BY OUR FEARS.
bombings. Now technology plays a role in
TOGETHER, LET US MAKE PEACE, BUT A
terrorism. As the worlds dependence on
PEACE, MOST IMPORTANTLY, THAT WILL
computers and electronic communications
LAST. PRESIDENT OBAMA
increases, so does the potential for hi-tech
SPEAKING AT THE UNITED NATIONS
terrorism. Countries or businesses can be
subjected to random viral attacks, destruction
of data, identity theft, and re-routing of
The Security council has taken the leading financial records.
role, introducing the Counter-Terrorism
Committee which was established in 2001,
oversees the implementation of counter-
terrorism policies.
Terrorism provokes deep fear and insecurity
more than other forms of violence. Terrorists
strike innocent civilians, often randomly, and
without any warning. We think we can protect
ourselves against other forms of violence, but
we feel defenceless against terrorists.