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Cypress said:
So, when those Earth First kooks destroy some property or logging equipment, its not eco-terrorism?

i think you better tell the FBI and the conservative movement. They've been calling those acts "eco-terrorism" :)



In all seriousness, I tend to agree with you. Destruction of property for political agenda's does not rise to the modern definition of terrorism in my mind.
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Its different when the parties involved are using bombs.

Business in the front, party in the back.
 
Cypress said:
So, when those Earth First kooks destroy some property or logging equipment, its not eco-terrorism?

i think you better tell the FBI and the conservative movement. They've been calling those acts "eco-terrorism" :)



In all seriousness, I tend to agree with you. Destruction of property for political agenda's does not rise to the modern definition of terrorism in my mind.
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So burning down the burning bush estate would not be terrorism ?

destroying the temple in Israel would not be terrorism ?
 
uscitizen said:
So burning down the burning bush estate would not be terrorism ?

destroying the temple in Israel would not be terrorism ?
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Since I think FBI considers Earth First's destruction of logging equipment to be "eco terrorism", then by the FBI definition, destruction of private property for a political agenda probably is terrorism. Ergo, by the FBI defintion, destroying the property on a private ship for political purposes must be terrorism.

Its all semantics though. Not something I'm going to get worked up about.
 
Cypress said:
Since I think FBI considers Earth First's destruction of logging equipment to be "eco terrorism", then by the FBI definition, destruction of private property for a political agenda probably is terrorism. Ergo, by the FBI defintion, destroying the property on a private ship for political purposes must be terrorism.

Its all semantics though. Not something I'm going to get worked up about.
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So if I were to snip your mullet to protest the waste of electricity caused by hair dryers, I would be a terrorist?
 
Cypress said:
So, when those Earth First kooks destroy some property or logging equipment, its not eco-terrorism?

i think you better tell the FBI and the conservative movement. They've been calling those acts "eco-terrorism" :)



In all seriousness, I tend to agree with you. Destruction of property for political agenda's does not rise to the modern definition of terrorism in my mind.
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If they destroy equipment, no it isn't terrorism. If they plant traps to kill people, it is terrorism.
 
Beefy said:
So if I were to snip your mullet to protest the waste of electricity caused by hair dryers, I would be a terrorist?
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You're on this little personal gig aren't you. :) Haven't had a mullet in a while, but I have grown my hair nearly down to my shoulders. It looks super cool too. :cool:
 
Cypress said:
You're on this little personal gig aren't you. :) Haven't had a mullet in a while, but I have grown my hair nearly down to my shoulders. It looks super cool too. :cool:
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Ever since toppy said you look like Joe Dirt, I've been cracking up.

I haven't worn a mullet since '94.

But you didn't address the question.
 
Damocles said:
If they destroy equipment, no it isn't terrorism. If they plant traps to kill people, it is terrorism.
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that's not the way the law reads.

The FBI includes destruction of property for a political agenda, to be terrorism.

Domestic terrorism is the unlawful use, or threatened use, of violence by a group or individual based and operating entirely within the United States (or its territories) without foreign direction, committed against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.
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I'm sure the King of England thought the Boston Tea partiers were terrorists, and did probably a lot of loyalist Tory americans.
 
Cypress said:
that's not the way the law reads.

The FBI includes destruction of property for a political agenda, to be terrorism.




I'm sure the King of England thought the Boston Tea partiers were terrorists, and did probably a lot of loyalist Tory americans.
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It would also depend on how it was destroyed. If it were destroyed in a way to create fear among the loggers then it would still be terrorism.

However I work on personal beliefs. Civil disobedience such as dumping tea into a harbor isn't terrorism because it in no way breeds "terror". Especially when they were very careful not to hurt a fly while doing it.
 
Cypress said:
LOL. WTF? No! Do you use Rogaine?

I'm starting to think your interest in my hair is related to being follically challenged :-)
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LOL - No, I just figured if you were going back to 1985 hair band style, you might use Aqua Net.

And I have a magnificent mane, the envy of the island. But I use pomade when I use anything.
 
Beefy said:
LOL - No, I just figured if you were going back to 1985 hair band style, you might use Aqua Net.

And I have a magnificent mane, the envy of the island. But I use pomade when I use anything.
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Holy crap, is that was those hair band rockers used! How naive I am. Indeed, they had "helmet" hair. lol

I'm just giving you a hard time dude. I'm glad I was able to amuse you. :)
 
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