Sunday, September 8, 2013
The Definition of Terrorism
Please describe what you believe the following quote means: "'Terrorism' is the violence of the weak, and we condemn it; 'War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it", by Sydney J. Harris. Please state your answers in complete sentences. I am also going to ask that you respond to one additional post by another student. Two responses total are due Friday by midnight. If you have any questions please email me or ask me in class.
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Violence is not the answer to any problem.
ReplyDeletewell if you where the president and your country was attacked would you not retaliate?
DeleteI agree with Zach.
DeleteIf you were a important government official, and you were attacked with terrorism, you would not respond? You would just let the terrorist continue to attack your country and not take action?
-Tina M.
Violence should not be the 1st response, but the Last resort. Protecting your people in everyway you can, brains before brawn. War is the last thing you want to do, preserve life at all cost.
DeleteI also agree with zack because if I had many innocent people in my country killed I wouldn't just be like don't do it again, I would riot and destroy them.
DeleteI disagree with Ian. The quote says we glorify war, not run from it.
DeleteChris G. 8/9
Chris, your right but sometimes we must have war to settle things but as you said we don't necessary try to.
DeleteMichael Eichfeld 8/9 Take 2
Kelsey Harwood
Deleteterrorism is not just for the weak because if you look at Osama bin laden he was a strong terrorist it took us over 10 years to kill him. War is just another form of terrorism but its not just one act.
What are you supposed to do? walk over and calmly ask the terrorists to stop? Some violence is okay, as long as it is over don't, or you are simply defending yourself.
DeleteViolence is a powerful force that if misused can lead to your own demise.
ReplyDeleteSometimes people have to use violence to settle some war matters
DeleteFrank Tylenda
I agree with zach and tina.Ian is wrong because you should fight for what you believe in and not standby and let it happen.
DeleteRational, educated people can fight with words and their brains, fight in ways that do not get people killed. You can stand up for what you believe in without getting violent. Use your words, not guns.
Deleteterrorism is an unscripted attack on a country. therefore people consider it "the violence of the weak." war is public. an all out battle. the factions involved want the world to know what's going on. that is why i believe war is called " the violence of the strong."
DeleteJordan Minetti
I agree with zach with his definition of violence because he also states the backfire of it
DeleteChris Lewis
Frank Tylenda
ReplyDeleteSome times people have to use violence to settle war matters
Even though sometimes we don't want to do something we have to do it
ReplyDeleteI believe that the first part of the quote "Terrorism' is the violence of the weak, and we condemn it;" is about the way, we as a nation, look down upon Terrorists and acts of terrorism; When a act of terrorism is committed, it is committed in (usually) a secretive and unknown way. We look down upon it partially due to that.
ReplyDeleteThe second part of the quote "'War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it" is about how our country finds war as a more appealing way of attack then terrorism. As to when war is usually up front and public, terrorism is hidden and ( as I stated before, ) usually unknown.
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- Tina M. period 3. 9-9-13
I completely agree with you one-hundred percent, terrorism and war are completely different and have different meanings to everyone. ~ Madison Doughty, Period: 12 9/10/13
DeleteI agree with Tina, pretty much.
DeleteRayna Lundvall, Period 4/5, 9/11/13
I agree with Tina that acts of terrorism are usually committed secretively. The only acts of terrorism that I am familiar with are 9/11 and the Boston Marathon. Both were done secretively.
DeleteConcetta Esposito 912/13
I disagree with Tina,
DeleteYes, terrorism is committed secretively, and war is public. But we should condemn it. Terrorism kills innocent people. War, even though its to protect our country, kills innocent people as well. Keep in mind that those who fight for our enemy aren't bad as well- They are serving their country just like our troops. Some may not be innocent but many are and so war should be condemned as well as terrorism- No matter the reason behind it. We should solve our problems without guns, weapons, and violence.
-Byonce Tyus, Period 12
I completely agree with Tina that terrorism is done secretive, and war is public.
Delete~~Melanie Thipsomphou, period 8/9~~
I believe what Tina said. That is one powerful answer Tina!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI believe people look at terrorism with different views. In class, Mr. Caravano said, we think of some people's acts as terrorism while others think of what we do as terroristic acts.
ReplyDeleteWhat would the Boston Tea Party be considered?
DeleteThe one above by frank tylenda
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Zach Rosato, if all you do is force things with powerful weapons and words you will soon have no friends and allies.
ReplyDeleteFrank
The quote"'Terrorism' is the violence of the weak, and we condemn it; 'War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it", to me means that terrorist are weak. They take on violent acts to hurt people and usually killing themselves. They do it in a way that is sneaky so no one knows what to expect. However the second part states that we may not want to be at war, it is done to protect our country and the men and women who do so are hero's for protecting us from the terrorist.
ReplyDeleteEmily Gonzalez
I agree with Emily! I believe that war is used to protect out people when Terrorism is used to corrupt the ways of other and harm the citizens of that place.
DeleteAmanda DeFeo Period 8/9 9/12/13
I agree with Emily and Amanda 100% war is to protect our country while terrorism is used to harm people and there selves.
DeleteHaley Jackson p. 6/7 9/12/13
I believe the first part of the quote "Terrorism' is the violence of the weak, and we condemn it;" is about how we look down upon Terrorist and acts of terrorism. When this act is committed it is (usually) done in secrecy. Which leads to damaging builds and citizens that are innocent. We look down upon terrorism due to this.
ReplyDeleteThe second part of the quote "War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it" is about how our country finds war more appealing then terrorism. War is public, everyone know about it, and in my eyes many feel it does us some good. By settling differnce and other such things. One of the differences between terrorism and war is terrorism is unknown and secretive, and war is public and known to everyone.
~ Madison Doughty, Period: 12 9/10/13
I agree with you Madison because war is more public and we want to have people know about it.
Delete-Breanna Johnson Period 8/9
I totally agree with Madison. It can be unfortunate that we do have to result in war to settle differences, but there is always a good in the bad.
Delete~ Julia Gimbel, Period 4/5
ter·ror·ism
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noun: terrorism
1.the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
The quote above means terrorism is the runaway's way of defending their country, and war is the more heroic way to protect your country.
-Alex Ford Period 12
To me this quote means that terrorism is what we don't want people to know about what had happened with the terrorism and for the war that's more public, so in my eyes people would want to glorify it and not want glory for terrorism.
ReplyDelete-Breanna Johnson Period 8/9
The first part of the quote is saying how we all dislike terrorism and that nobody should do it its a horrible crime and stuff like that. The second half is about how that if two countries are at war it's okay we are just settling problems...VIOLENTLY! I don't understand why we say one is okay and one is bad. They are both crimes and crime is bad.
ReplyDeleteMeghan Jones 8/9
The first quote says "Terrorism is the voilence of the weak" what it means is Terrorism is "sometimes" a way for weaker countries to get back at their bigger enemies. Like say if rhode island wanted to attack California they would have to do it secretly and have lots of weapons because California is a big state.The second part of the quote is "War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it" it means to me that when the stronger people in the war win they want to celebrate it rather then looking down and seeing all the people they killed.
ReplyDelete~Olivia Riccardi 8/9
I agree with olivia. you make a good point.
Deletejordan minetti
I agree with Tina with her statement war is out in public while terrorism is secret and really good answer Tina
ReplyDelete~Olivia Riccardi 8/9
The quote is most definitely comparing terrorism and war, terrorism being for the weak, and war for the 'strong'. War and terrorism have one thing in common, they cause damage, and casualties, in 9/11's case. Except terrorism is on weak, innocent people who did nothing, who can't even fight back. War is two forces who declared war on each other. But then again, plenty of terrible things were done to innocent people in some wars. I think what this quote is trying to say is that war isn't any better then terrorism. If you think about it, some pretty heartless and terrible. Obama is deciding whether or not to bomb Syria, but if we bombed Syria, wouldn't that mean killing all the innocent people who have absolutely nothing to do with the chemical weapons there? That sounds just as heartless as a terrorist attack. Sure, it's for the worlds sake, since they have chemical weapons. But is it? Osama bin Laden thought crashing into the Twin Towers with a plane was the right idea. So really, what is the difference? We shouldn't be glorifying war, really.
ReplyDelete-Rayna Lundvall, Period 4/5, 9/11/13
in my opinion, this quote is comparing terrorism and war on their differences. the quote is saying that terrorism is for the weak and war is for the strong. I completely agree with this quote because terrorism is preformed with no indication that it is going to happen and it is usually taken out on innocent civilians. during 9/11 Osama bin laden organized an attack on America to hi-jack airbuses and fly them into 3 targets. the pentagon, the White House and the world trade center. however, only two of these three targets were impacted because airbus A93 crashed 20 miles away from the White House due to the bravery of ordinary people. War is for the strong because two nations plan out a war before it happens. also, usually innocent people are left out of the war. wars only involve two militaries, and a conflict. that is why war is for the strong and terrorism is for the weak.
ReplyDeleteNathan Wyatt 9/11/13 p.6/7
"Terrorism is what we call violence of the week".To me that means they are at a point of hatred against your country.So they will attack your land and people."War is violence that we glorify" because we are fighting for what we believe in and to protect our land.
ReplyDeleteI believe that terrorists are cowards and weak. They are cowards because they run and hide, and when they attack they runaway. They are weak because of that ,and because they attack innocent people[who can't defend themselves],and not soldiers.
ReplyDeletePaul Lund 9/12/13 p.4/5
I agree that terrorism is for the week because terrorist usually plan attacks on unsuspecting civilians for reasons based on hatred and to make people live in fear of more terrorist attacks. I also agree that war is violence that we glorify because it is usually fought to protect our country or the rights of others. The people that fight in wars usually enlist to protect honor and serve our country with nothing to gain personally except for fighting for what's right. With war there is warning, with terrorism there is not.
ReplyDeleteConcetta Esposito 9/12/13
I agree with cetta's response because just like she had said you get no warning with terrorists it just happens for example when the planes hit the world trade center no one had really seen it coming until the day of the attacks. Then people realized terrorists were the cause of the tragic that day.
DeleteMadison Hawkins
In my opinion I think the first quote is about the terrorists and how they are weak and not powerful. They are also to be called cowards because they attack then run and hide, they don't go fight the battle they've created. Terrorism is done in a way to harm and affect a lot of people but done in a way so no one will know whats coming.
ReplyDeleteI think the second quote is about how war is one of the stronger and more powerful ways of getting what they want. War is also to be done to protect our country and nation. It is better to go to war and fight a battle then have terrorists come to our country, town, state, ect.and harm people without knowing.
Madison Hawkins per. 3 9/12/13
Terrorism is a clever way to take down or destroy a country or religion because the terrorist
ReplyDeleteDoesn't agree with what that religion or country is doing but it isn't war because yes we do retaliate but we aren't battling every day till the wars over. Maybe from a different perspective it is war but it depends on how you see it.
Zack Ackerman
I'm with sack here its just simply perspective. Michael DiMauro 8/9
DeleteI believe the quote means that we condemn Terrorism because it fights with fear, whereas War is fought with power and strategy.
ReplyDeleteChris Grothues 8/9
I believe the quote tells us about how Terrorism and War could be considered weak or powerful, when reality is, they are the same. Terrorism is an act of violence to show others their thoughts or get their ideas across. That terrorism, is the threat of violence, especially bombing, kidnapping, and assassination. Now, think about war. We do just as much, even more of those things then Terrorist do. So, to me, the quote is wrong. It doesn't mean that we glorify either of them, but that we should consider them the same!
ReplyDeleteAmanda DeFeo Period 8/9 9/12/13
Terrorism is when you attack somebody or something. It could be because of religion, an attack a threat,or it could be because of the past. I think people who are weak and afraid cause terrorism. I think war is more like fighting and terrorism is an unsuspecting attack. Michael Maisto period 4-5 9/12/13
ReplyDeleteTerrorism is when a group of people plan to attack something say because if there religion or revenge. When they attack there not only harming other people they are also harming themselves to. On the other hand war is a armed conflict between nations or states.
ReplyDelete-Haley Jackson P.6/7 9/12/13
"Terrorism is the violence of the weak and we condemn it; 'War is the violence of the strong and we glorify it."
ReplyDeleteThis quote means, to me, that both are wrong. Terrorism is done in secret, which makes it a weapon of the 'weak'. War is done in public, making it the weapon of the 'strong'. However, neither are right. As I said in reply to Tina's comment, terrorism may kill innocent people but so does war.
The soldiers who fight for our enemy aren't bad. Sure, there's a good chance SOME may be. But a lot are innocent and we murder them. For example, some countries see us as terrorist(probably)because of what we've done- But that doesn't make our troops, soldiers, horrible. They're innocent. War kills innocent people, just like terrorism, so why glorify it?
Instead of using violence, no matter the case, shouldn't solve the problem in a more calm way?
Terrorism and war should both be condemned because both are wrong.
-Byonce Tyus, Period 12
I belive that the quot means terrorisom is for those how want to sprise there enemys without decaring war before hand. War is man and women how fighting for the sake of there contery and we consider them heros.
ReplyDeleteCharlie Francis P12 9/13/13
"'Terrorism' is the violence of the weak, and we condemn it; 'War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it"
ReplyDeleteI believe this quote is saying Terrorism is weak some terrorists may threaten you before they attack you but others will hide and blend in with the rest of the world and when you least expect it they attack you showing their weakness.
The other part of the quote....
'War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it"
I believe thats saying that war is stronger then terrorists. War is two forces who declared war on each other. Both sides know what their getting themselves into. Although I know innocent people die but their dying for something they believe in.
I Agree with Cetta Terrorists plan attacks and attack other people when they arent expecting it.
Brittney Capriotti Period 4/5
What i think the quote above means is that Terrorism is what some people do to get there point across, but War is the two countries usually just want to concur each other because they don't agree with each other.
ReplyDeleteMichael Eichfeld 8/9 Take 2
I agree with Michael a little bit because I also think that war is to also get a point across like when Osama Bin Laden attacked us on 9/11.
DeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5
I agree with Michael a little bit because I also think that war is to also get a point across like when Osama Bin Laden attacked us on 9/11.
DeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5
I agree with Michael a little bit because I also think that war is to also get a point across like when Osama Bin Laden attacked us on 9/11.
DeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5
I agree with Michael a little bit because I also think that war is to also get a point across like when Osama Bin Laden attacked us on 9/11.
DeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5
What I think the quote is saying is that we see terrorism as a weak and we see it as a horrible thing,yet we see war as an amazing and honorable thing even though thousands of people die.I think it's also saying that terrorism is weak,yet war is strong.
ReplyDeleteGarrett Reynolds Period 4/5
It is all a perspective. Its just to prove a point in the end. Every this is glorified by money and power. So people rise up and demand it. Or its demanding 'justice'. But in the end its meaningless. But it is also the cause like I said its all perspective in the end.
ReplyDeleteI forgot my period 8/9 Michael DiMauro
Delete"'Terrorism' is the violence of the weak, and we condemn it; 'War' is the violence of the strong and we glorify it"
ReplyDeleteTerrorists think that the smart way to face political problems is to have a plan and use other people to accomplish it for you with violence. Our nation does not approve of this because it's better to stand up for yourself instead of using your peers to do the work for you. Furthermore, people in the U.S volunteer to stand up for what they believe in and join any of the armed forces. We glorify this because they risk their lives every day to fight for our country. Without the army, marine corps, etc., we would not be as safe as we are today.
In conclusion, I think Harris is saying that war is the better way to go instead of performing acts of terrorism.
~ Julia Gimbel, Period 4/5
What I think the quote “Terrorism is the violence of the weak and we condemn it; War is the violence of the strong, and we glorify it” means that terrorism is the use of violence without acknowledgement for political reasons, and it killed many people which there’s no need for, and nobody likes that. That’s why people want to get rid of it.
ReplyDeleteWhile on the other hand War is known to the public, and yes it causes violence, but that's in order to defend their country. When it says “we glorify it” is that everybody wants to assure their safety,knowing people are fighting for them. When, people don’t know about when terrorism is going to happen.
~~Melanie Thipsomphou, peroid 8/9~~
I agree with Melanie, because terrorism IS hurting someone without their acknowledgement for reasons to due with politics. War IS known to the public and it is to defend and protect their country.
DeleteBrandon C. Period 4/5
I believe the quote because terrorists are jealous of our freedom and our economy, and war is strong because of our freedom and how are economy works.
ReplyDeleteI think the first part of the quote is true because terrorists show signs of weekness because they attack than hide in cover and plan another attack and the second part is true too because winning a war con show streangth like you over came that person and won the war and that makes you stronger. Thats what i belive.
ReplyDeleteMike Shoemaker~
Violence should not be the 1st response, but the Last response. Violence is a powerful force that if misused can lead to your own demise.
ReplyDeleteBrielle Paino
I think terrorism is the act of a weaker country trying to strike the stronger country off guard and hurt them when they are not expecting it. We condemn it because it is the sneaky and cowardly way. I feel that we glorify war because we are a proud country, and our servicemen and women fight for our protection and security. We let it be known that we are coming and what we are fighting for. Either way loss of life is wrong no matter if you look at it from the weak or strong.
ReplyDeleteBrandon C. Period 4/5
Violence isnt always the first answer, but you cant always control other country's Beliefs.
ReplyDeleteChris Lewis pd 8/9
I myself think that it means that terrorism is a cheap way to fight, like children biting each other. Were, having a war, is more honorable,and more of a responsible way to fight with each other.
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