"[An] act of terrorism, means any activity that (A)
involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life that is a
violation of the criminal laws of the United States or any State, or
that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction
of the United States or of any State; and (B) appears to be intended (i)
to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; (ii) to influence the
policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or (iii) to affect
the conduct of a government by assassination or kidnapping."
(United States Code Congressional and Administrative News, 98th Congress, Second Session, 1984, Oct. 19, volume 2; par. 3077, 98 STAT. 2707 [West Publishing Co., 1984])
Is there any question in anyone mind that in the aftermath of the Boston bombings. That the city of Boston suffered the results that are described in the above paragraph. Closing down a City for days fits the definition without a doubt. Maiming and killing and causing personal pain and anguish. Forcing expenditure of resorces that are not limitless. All fit into what the government tells us terrorism is.
After Boston Bombings Now What?
When it comes to terror Obama still has trouble saying the word. I think Obama should start calling these events and attacks what they are. I mean exactly what they are, instead of trying to side step the obvious.facts. What is his agenda and purpose for always trying to play down what threatens our very existence.? The thought of what it could be frightens many. Could it be that he is trying to show the world that we live by what we espouse to be our values. If so I would question what he thinks we are guilty of. To have to continuously prove to the world that we are the good guys. What does it take to realize that when it comes to helping others in tyrannical political situations, we have spent treasure and shed blood for others to be free and enjoy what we in the United States enjoy.
Obama Part of the " Blame America First Crowd"
The only reason that anyone would be so intent to always be concerned about how others perceive us is this. Mr. Obama and others left wing politicians have a built in prejudice. They believe that the United States is guilty of all sorts of malpractice against others. That in fact we should be held accountable for misdeeds and injustices against the rest of humanity. A widely held belief of the far left, including those of his father and Mr. Obama's mentors like Rev.Wright, Sol Aulinsky, William Ayers and other radical elements of our country. After all why would he want to transform America if he did not think that we are the worlds " bogey man".
Work Place Violence
The Ft. Hood massacre. Where military personnel were massacred by an active duty officer who had contacts with Al queda. Maj Hassan, the cold blooded killer who killed in the name of Islam extremism. Is being treated as an ordinary run of the mill criminal.. Even in the face of the lives he took and others he destroyed on a military base. The administration is calling it " work place violence. I have to laugh as I write those words because of the absurdity of it.
Quick To Blame Bengazi On a Video
More recently after the killing of a Obama's appointed Ambassador to Libya and three others in Bengazi. The President tried to convince everyone that it was the result of a video and delayed calling it what everyone else knew what it truly was, terrorism in the first degree. Supporters have excused him for not labeling terror and terrorists, due to the fact that he speaks with cautious deliberation. When it came to Bengazi he was very quick to put out a misleading reason for the murders in Bengazi and destruction of our embassy. Even sending his U.N. Ambassador on every talk show she could be booked on to say it happened because of a video. It goes to show how little respect he has for Americans. Judging them by the intellectual level of his base.
Reluctant To Label Boston Massacre Terrorism
Now we once again have a situation where the President has a problem with the word terrorism. There are some that will argue that in the past the label terrorism by other administrations. Has been slow to come. All of those occurrences took place prior to 9/11. Times have changed and we have been involved in two wars and still are in Afganistan because of our realization that we are indeed a target. I would think that if indeed the word terrorism is applied in error. It would be to err' on the side of caution. We would surely be able to correct it quickly. Mr. Obama is adverse to call obvious acts of terror what they are. Even using the words, " rush to judgement", when refering to the bombers. Even going so far as to add a caveat to the govt. definition. That being that it has to be linked to a terrorist group or country. It reminds me of comedy skits where the man constantly stutters when it comes to expressing the word , "love" to his girl friend.

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