Debate Digest: Teacher-student friendships on Facebook, Law school, Balanced budget amendment, US debt ceiling deal.
Debate: Can terrorism ever be justified?
From Debatepedia
[Edit] Background and contextTerrorism is usually defined as an unjust attack (mostly)on civilians in order to gain (in most cases political) influence or achieve other goals of similar nature. An example of 9/11 is the most famous one, however, we must be aware of the fact that there are many actions that might be perceived as terrorism, depending on one's culture, religious or political views or other factors. It can be also defined as a violent civil disobedience targeted against an authoritarian government while pursuing liberty. Can terrorism be justified on some grounds? On any grounds? |
[Edit] [ ![]() Is overthrowing/assassinating a dictator a sufficient justification for terrorism? | |
[Edit] Pro
|
[Edit] ConClick on the pencil icon and research and write arguments here |
[Edit] [ ![]() Is fighting for national sovereignty a justification for terrorism? | |
[Edit] Pro
|
[Edit] ConClick on the pencil icon and research and write arguments here |
[Edit] [ ![]() Is killing civilians "for the greater good" justifiable? | |
[Edit] Pro |
[Edit] Con
|
[Edit] [ ![]() Is terrorism justifiable if it represents the only means to counter an authoritarian regime? | |
[Edit] Pro |
[Edit] Con
|
[Edit] [ ![]() Public opinion: Where does the public stand? | |
[Edit] Pro |
[Edit] Con |
[Edit] See also
[Edit] External links and resources |