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9. It is you who muddies the definition, which is this:

Sun Apr 20, 2014, 01:44 PM

Apr 2014

noun: terrorism.
the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.

So the shootings fit the definition exactly.

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K&R. myrna minx Apr 2014 #1

It's probably because such right wingers are merkins intaglio Apr 2014 #2

Ya think? Enthusiast Apr 2014 #11

Certainly. Dawson Leery Apr 2014 #7

Excellent report, important subject. Mc Mike Apr 2014 #6

I think the shootings should not be called terrorism treestar Apr 2014 #8

It is you who muddies the definition, which is this: Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #9

Could it be ... entitlement? DirkGently Apr 2014 #12

K&R napkinz Apr 2014 #13

Everyone knows terrorists are brown and muslim. IronLionZion Apr 2014 #14