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Originally posted by Dorito2
Many people prefer the term 'homicide bombers' to 'suicide bombers' not because it is a bombing with the unique aim of killing people, but because the term 'suicide bomber' clearly focuses on the death of the bomber him- or herself.
Instead of focusing on the death and destruction cause, 'suicide bomber' seems to focus on the one who did it, and ignore the damage. Lots of people think that's not where the focus should lie. I also tend to agree with it. Perhaps not with 'homicide bomber' but I do agree that using 'suicide bomber' does seem to focus on the person who commited the bombing.
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Thanks for the explanation, makes a little more sense now. I forget which network was using it, but they were using the term "suicide attackers." That seems to be the most descriptive term - accurately describing the nature of the bomber and also the intent.