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From: craig@think.ARPA (Craig Stanfill)
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Subject: Re: Terrorism Inc.
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Date: Wed, 9-Oct-85 09:17:08 EDT
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It disturbs me to see the word `terrorism' used for all acts of war.  I
think it is, in fact, overused by those who want us to believe that the
Israelis are somehow `as bad as' the PLO.  To me, terrorism is the
killing of civilians as an end unto itself.  Thus, killing three
Israelis civilians on their yacht is terrorism.  An attack on the
military facilities of your enemy is, on the other hand, a legitimate
act of war.  The PLO headquarters was certainly a military target.  Yes,
innocent Tunisian civilians were killed, but in war it is permissible to
attack your enemy's military facilities regardless of where they are.
Tunisia is a moderate Arab state, but it is not neutral; it knowingly
permitted the PLO to establish its headquarters in Tunis, thereby
forfeiting its protection as a neutral nation.