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== '''Terrorism''' ==
 
== '''Terrorism''' ==
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Terrorism is the use of terror, violence, and intimidation to achieve an end. Terrorism also refers to any fear and subjugation produced by this. Terrorism, by nature, is anarchic, and therefore not sustainable as a governmental system. Governments that engage in terrorism to control the populous are engaging in what is known as "[[State Terrorism]]." This is different from governments that sponsor terrorist activities, which is known as "[[State Sponsored Terrorism]]."
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Terrorism is the use of terror, violence, and intimidation to achieve an end. Terrorism also refers to any fear and subjugation produced by this. Terrorism, by nature, is anarchic, and therefore not sustainable as a governmental system. Governments that engage in terrorism to control the populous of their country or another country are engaging in what is generally known as "[[State Terrorism]]." This is different from governments that sponsor terrorist activities and organizations, which is generally known as "[[State Sponsored Terrorism]]." However, these terms, and what they encompass are not generally agreed upon by the international community, and are thus, subject to opinion.
    
The term is also used to describe violence or other harmful acts committed (or threatened) against civilians by groups or persons for political or ideological goals.
 
The term is also used to describe violence or other harmful acts committed (or threatened) against civilians by groups or persons for political or ideological goals.
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