the difference between "terrorists" and "freedom fighters" (or "partisans", "resistance", and so forth) has always been arbitrary.
best, mishka On 7/12/05, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "cbwaters" > Subject: OT: Definitions WAS Re: London Bombing update > > > > In my view Bob, a "freedom fighter" is more of a paramilitary figure. One > > who might bomb but would hit a target with some military or strategic > > value. > > These ***kers bombed non-combatants on the subway/bus. Their action was > > intended to cause chaos and suffering among the populace. > > Whatever their political goals are, their actions make them terrorists. > > While the police may be calling them bombers (which they are/were also) > > the Press will certainly not refrain from using the appropriate label. > > You are taking the western veiw of warfare, which is not particularly > realistic. > > William Robb > > >
