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Domestic Terrorism As the World Essay

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Subject:Crime

Topic:Domestic Terrorism

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Similarly, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) -- another nongovernmental institution that militates for the rights of animals -- has also been accused of terrorism. On several occasions, PETA has granted funds to the Animal Liberation Front and the Earth Liberation Front, both of which are included on the list of domestic terrorist organizations (the Center for Consumer Freedom, 2004).

Looking at the matter with a critical eye and from a technical standpoint, it could probably be argued that the actions and the approaches used by PETA and Greenpeace could be perceived as terrorism. Yet, it would be morally wrong to convict these entities as their goals are much nobler. Unlike traditional terrorist groups who use violence to promote their own selfish goals, the two organizations implement more aggressive approaches to attain goals of making the world a better place.

References:

Kaplan, D.E., Tharp, M., 1997, Terrorism threats at home, U.S. News and World Report, Edition of December, 29

Riley, K.J., Hoffman, B., 1995, Domestic terrorism: a national assessment of state and local preparedness, Rand Corporation

2004, PETA and Terrorism: The Real Deal, the Center for Consumer Freedom, http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/2339-peta-and-terrorism-the-real-deal last accessed on March 2, 2010

Terrorism, Florida International University, http://cj.fiu.edu/byrnesj/terrorweek8.htm last accessed on March 2, 2010


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References:

Kaplan, D.E., Tharp, M., 1997, Terrorism threats at home, U.S. News and World Report, Edition of December, 29

Riley, K.J., Hoffman, B., 1995, Domestic terrorism: a national assessment of state and local preparedness, Rand Corporation

2004, PETA and Terrorism: The Real Deal, the Center for Consumer Freedom, http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/2339-peta-and-terrorism-the-real-deal last accessed on March 2, 2010

Terrorism, Florida International University, http://cj.fiu.edu/byrnesj/terrorweek8.htm last accessed on March 2, 2010

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