Terrorism in America

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Terrorism in America

• By Frank Jacobs
• Ms. Nelson-Kauffman
• Block B
• Foreign Policy

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Terrorism Intro..

• Terrorism is an issue that as Americans we
  constantly face today it has affected thousands
  of American lives and has even hit our neighbors
  such as Europe.
• We must find a way to prevent terrorism, but
  first we must be educated on terrorism.

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What is Terrorism?

• According to Terrorism in America There is no
  single universally accepted definition of
  terrorism.
• It is defined by the Code of Federal Regulations
  as the unlawful use of force and 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.

(September 11th 2001 attacks)
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The Issue

• Terrorism is definitely on the rise thats why we
  as Americans must find a means of prevention.
• First we had the attack on the World Trade
  Center in 1993 that was followed by the embassy
  bombings everyone remembers the tragic terrorist
  attacks on September 11th.
• People were in fear, didnt know what tomorrow
  would be. If you ask why? Its because of
  terrorism. We should no longer live in fear of
  terrorism we need to find ways to protect
  ourselves.

(1993 World Trade Center bombing)
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Types Of Terrorism

• Terrorism is usually categorized as "domestic" or
  "international." The differences are not where
  the terrorist act takes place but where the
  individuals or groups responsible for it came
  from.
• For example, the 1995 bombing of the Murrah
  Federal Building in Oklahoma City was an act of
  domestic terrorism, but the attacks of September
  2001 were international.

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Ways of Prevention

• We must be vigilant as citizens and know what is
  going on around us. Here are some facts according
  to FEMA. Terrorists look for visible targets
  where they can avoid detection before or after an
  attack such as international airports, large
  cities, major international events, resorts, and
  high-profile landmarks. These are some ways you
  can prepare your self according to FEMA. Be
  alert and aware of the surrounding area. The very
  nature of terrorism suggests that there may be
  little or no warning. Take precautions when
  traveling. Be aware of conspicuous or unusual
  behavior. Do not accept packages from strangers.
  Do not leave luggage unattended. Learn where
  emergency exits are located.
• Think ahead about how to evacuate a building,
  subway or congested public area in a hurry. Learn
  where staircases are located. Notice your
  immediate surroundings. Be aware of heavy or
  breakable objects that could move, fall or break
  in an explosion.

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Prevention Continued

• We must seek justice, not revenge. Our collective
  response must root out the international
  terrorism networks responsible for these attacks,
  not fan the flames of yet more terror. Foreign
  policy in focus also went on to say that
  militarism will not end terrorism. We stand
  opposed to the massive, widespread, and prolonged
  military response, as foreshadowed by the
  militaristic language of the Bush administration
  officials. Such posturing will not end terrorism.
  Rather, such a response is likely to result in
  more civilian casualties, cause greater political
  violence, and engender new acts of terrorism
  against innocent people. (FPIF)
• Instead of having a war and having military
  actions against these terrorists we must take the
  following measures in our foreign policy.

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Steps for Prevention

• Instead of having a war and having military
  actions against these terrorists we must take the
  following measures in our foreign policy. Our
  foreign policy must Forge a new global alliance
  against terrorism, linking our traditional allies
  with such disparate nations as Russia and China,
  to quickly bring together intelligence, police,
  and military agencies in an effort to identify,
  pursue, and bring to justice the terrorist
  networks.
• Use international police action and international
  tribunals as the preferred method for tracking
  down, capturing, and trying international
  criminals. As the recent case of Slobodan
  Milosevic illustrates, the world community has
  made remarkable progress in creating and using
  international norms to prosecute international
  crimes against humanity.
• Organize strong international financial and
  diplomatic pressure against the governments of
  any nation found to be supporting or harboring
  international terrorists. (FPIF) At home we must
  take the following measures in order to protect
  ourselves from these terrorists.
• Seek to maintain America's traditions of open
  government and open society. Avoid eroding the
  basic civil liberties that define this nation.
  Resist efforts to target people because of their
  race, religion, ethnic background, or appearance.

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I earn Questions

• Washington
• Do you support how America is fighting the war on
  terrorism? Why orwhy not? Should the US have
  invaded Iraq?

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Iearn

• Yes, because if they don't go to Iraq and fight
  them. They will cometo United State. If they
  attack the large cities again, a lot of peopleis
  going to die. That will make it worse.
• No, because if American attack Iraq, they kill
  people who don't agreewith terrorist. Also,
  other countries army goes to Iraq to help
  them.Some of them are already dead, and some of
  them already left Iraq,because the citizen in
  their country doesn't like war.
• Our opinions are America can attack terrorist but
  America shouldn'tattack Iraq. America is
  important for other countries America should
  begood exemplar but when America attacks the
  other country then the othercountries will learn
  bad thing and also they will attack other
  country.America doesn't have obvious clue to
  attack Iraq. If they have obviousclue to attack
  then it is okay. For example other country attack
  Iraqthen we think America can attack Iraq to
  escape them

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Iearn

• I don't think America have to fight with Iraq. I
  think the othercountry have to help Iraq. The
  reason why America is starts the war.Also the
  military have to go back to America. They
  shouldn't get oilfrom them. If America really
  wants to stop the terrorism, they have tostop
  the war first. So many people were dying by the
  war.
• America is the most powerful and strong country,
  so America has to be an example of peace to
  another country. Now Korea is helping America,
  but I thinkKorea have to request to America that
  stop the war. Now people thinkthat Bush wants
  oil from Iraq so he is attacking the Iraq.
• However I don't think he is wrong with that,
  because he is one country'spresident and he has
  to make his country be richer, but this is not
  goodway to be the best. Therefore I think
  America has to stop the war. gtFrom The
  Northwest School, Seattle, Washington, USA

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Iearn German Students

• Of course, the USA are playing an important role
  in the world. This you can see positive and
  negative.Actually we as Germans have to thank
  you.
• After the 2nd World War, you gave us a democracy.
  In the cold war you guaranteed that we in Germany
  could live in peace, but there is also the fact,
  that your government began the war in the Iraq,
  which was only built on propaganda and lies.It
  was a war against the human rights. It was not
  the same as in the 1st Iraq war.
• There is no proof that the Iraq had or has got
  weapons of mass destruction. Also the USA are the
  biggest consumer of oil- except for China- and in
  a way they contribute considerably to the
  pollution in the world

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Brazil iearn

• About the terrorism we think that this is another
  way of making nations slaves. Especially in the
  case of United States.
• You didnt have any proof that Sadam had nuclear
  weapons and even if they had, the U.S. A. does
  too, and these weapons are more powerful than the
  weapons of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
• We are not safe anywhere especially in the
  streets.

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Sources

• http//www.bbc.co.uk/spanish/specials/1522_huellas
  /page2.shtml
• http//www.terrorism-victims.org/
• http//www.jmu.edu/safetyplan/terrorism/terrorism/
  fbi/packageadvisory.gif

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Sources Continued

• www.ksg.harvard.Edu/ksgpress/bulletin/autumn2001/f
  eature_terror_facts.html
• http//www.fema.gov/hazards/terrorism/
• http//www.fema.gov/hazards/terrorism/terrorf.shtm
  
• http//www.mccoy.army.mil/ReadingRoom/Triad/112220
  02/Preventing20terrorism.htm
• www.Iearn.org

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