Monday, December 1, 2008

Acts of terrorism and differentiating terrorists

By Ranjith Soysa – Melbourne

(AT)In Bombay, the ordeal of the civilians who were agonized, is taking its toll. More than hundred had to pay the supreme price and many would have received serious injuries, some, disabled for the rest of their lives. We have witnessed similar horrific crimes in Bali, New York, Colombo, London Baghdad and Bangkok among other cities. Yet, the international community is still not convinced how to define acts of terrorism and terrorist organizations!

As one would agree, the terrorist organizations learn from each other and very often exchange vital information about deadly weapons and techniques of mass killings. As an example the suicide bombers' kit 'invented' by Tamil Tigers have been copied by almost all the terrorist organizations. Therefore, it is of vital
importance to discourage , marginalize and effectively ban all organizations which depend on armed violence and indiscriminate killing to achieve their political ends. Full Text