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Originally posted by Provost Harrison
Remember, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter...and there is no escaping that axiom.
Remember, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter...and there is no escaping that axiom.
It shows a confusion between goals and means.
When you describe a person as a "freedom fighter" you are describing his goal - freedom. Whether his own, or of a group. A "freedom fighter" can use different means to achieve his goal.
When you describe a person as a "terrorist" you are describing his method of fighting: intentionally targetting civilians with the purpose of creating public histeria and pressure on the governing body. A "terrorist" can use this tactic to achieve different goals - ranging from freedom to hard cash.
Thus taking Hamas and Hezballah for instance - they are udoubtedly terrorist as they employ terrorist means.
Hezballah was a "Freedom fighter" - fighting to free Lebanon from Israel (But not from Syria. Lebanon is still under Syrian military occupation).
Hamas would be a "freedom fighter" if you would call their goal - 'the removal of all jews and jewish entities from palestine' - "freedom". I would call it genocide. Thus they are 'genocide fighters'.
And if you think that Hamas goals are only limited to the 67 borders - you are welcome to take a peek at their website.
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