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Do you think the Ferguson rioters are terrorists?

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.”

Because the rioters didn't like the decision made by the grand jury in Ferguson last night, they retaliated by rioting and burning down businesses and other properties. Do you agree that the rioters were terrorists? Please be honest and no BS answers.

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  • 6 years ago
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    It does indeed seem to be terrorism, though I do not see any clear social or political objective.

    But then, the same could be said of the 9/11 terrorists. They made no specific demands, they just wanted to instill terror.

    I guess this does qualify as terrorism, though riots and looting have not been described in these terms before. At least in the US in my lifetime.

  • 6 years ago

    YES.

    The *rioters* are all, by definition, *Domestic Terrorists* --- and, independent of race,

    they should still be dealt with accordingly .... even if it means dropping them where they stand.

    With that said, these *Domestic Terrorists* are simply people who are *in* Ferguson Missouri ....

    99% of them are not the people "of" Ferguson Missouri.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    I'd say that white people are the biggest terrorists on the planet. They pretend to care about the world when they're the ones ruining it. The people in ferguson are just outraged over another typical racist white action, and are afraid for their rights (even though they have little to none). White people weren't put on earth to be good people, they're here to practice self-preservation. black people are their greatest threat for genetic survival.

  • 6 years ago

    White people weren't put on earth to be good people, they're here to practice self-preservation. black people are their greatest threat for genetic survival.

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  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    If it's terrorism to seek justice then yes they are

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Yes in a way they are, by burning and destroying innocent peoples property and livelihoods....

  • 6 years ago

    No they are a mob who are rioting, and when rioting occurs the law, anywhere in the world, requires that public order be restored.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Their demands HAVE been made

    "Hang Wilson or we'll riot"

    "No Justice, No Peace"

    Etc.

  • Ibredd
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    They intend to destroy law and order in this country, and any excuse will do.

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Of course, they are Domestic Terrorists. But who cares it is their town. Burn the Crack hole down. Then they will cry and want $ to rebuild. LMAO.

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