On Wed, 12 May 2004 23:05:05 -0700, "mp" wrote:

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Any "terrorists" that are in Iraq now are only there because they're
fighting the occupation. If a foreign country invaded the US, and you fought
against the occupation, would that make you a terrorist too?


It would depend entirely on the tactics used. If I targeted the civilian population, yes, I would be a terrorist. If I ambushed
military patrols, attacked military depots/installations, then I would probably be an irregular or "guerrilla" soldier. And yes, I
do consider the "strategic bombing" of WW2 carried out against population centers by both sides to be "terrorist" activities. I note
that most military historians have concluded such raids had absolutely no effect on the outcome of the war.


Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS USA