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Terrorism assuredly does not have a straight forward definition.
Freedom fighters are not a state sponsored military.
The U.S. gov't has murdered more civilians in Iraq than all the Wahhabist terrorists. Intention is the only other difference - though assuredly as any military strategist might argue, whether the U.S. intended to kill civilians is irrelevant to whether they benefit by means of instilling terror in the remaining civilians.
Additionally, when one group of fighters have limited resources and capabilities at striking their far stronger opponent, they are left with two options: 1- Lose or 2- Attempt to dissuade the populace that stands behind their enemy from supporting their enemy. This can either be done by turning the other cheek (which will result in losing) or attacking said populace.
It is war. This is logic. Logic is not humane.
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