Terrorism is defined in the US as: “…activities that involve violent… or life-threatening acts… that … appear 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 ..."
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2331
But as applied by those entrusted to enforce such things, it appears that certain political goals are exempted from this restriction - if your terrorism has as its intended result bigger government, more centralized authority, more emergency powers, less oversight, with elimination of accountability and Constitutional restrictions, then have at it.
Enjoy this week's opener of the 2021 looting season, gents.
**Terrorism** is defined in the US as: “…activities that involve violent… or life-threatening acts… that … appear 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 ..."
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2331
But as applied by those entrusted to enforce such things, it appears that certain political goals are exempted from this restriction - if your terrorism has as its intended result bigger government, more centralized authority, more emergency powers, less oversight, with elimination of accountability and Constitutional restrictions, then have at it.
Enjoy this week's opener of the 2021 looting season, gents.
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