9/11 Terrorist Primary Goals

The FBI defines 'terrorism' as, the unlawful; use of force or 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. It has been argued that there are indeed two types of terrorist, practical and apocalyptic. Practical terrorist tend to be educated in an attempt to make a better world and have tangible goals with a practical way of achieving them. Apocalyptic terrorist primary goals aim towards the cataclysmic destruction to people, property, and the environment with the hope of fomenting the end of time and ushering in religious promises of a new world. These type of terrorists tend to be recruited from the ranks of the fearful

Our country had the mind-set that we were untouchable. The events of 11 September 2001 taught us many things about ourselves, others, and the world we live in. We learned who and what was important to us, what it felt like to be victimized, and how developments in other countries could threaten our homeland. We also learned what it felt like to thirst for revenge. The experience has left us with a number of unanswered questions. The attack confronted Americans with the blunt reality of a Islamic enemy obsessed with the destruction of the United States and its civilians. Bush reacted to this attack by the administration of a worldwide war on terrorism. On September 17, 2002, President Bush spelled out the guiding principles of America's War on

The war against terrorists of global reach is a global enterprise of uncertain duration. America will help nations that need our assistance in combating terror. And America will hold to account nations that are compromised by terror, including those who harbor terrorists— because the allies of terror are the enemies of civilization.... We will seek to deny them sanctuary at every turn.” The "war on terrorism" is merely viewed by many as ideology of fear and promotes violence, rather than strengthening security and working towards the mitigation of terrorism. The worldwide campaign often becomes an excuse for governments to repress opposition groups and disregard international law and civil liberties. I believe that Governments should instead address terrorism through international cooperation, using international law and respecting civil liberties and human rights. Governments should also address the root causes of