The difference is subtle but important: to a terrorist, acts of terror are expressive, while to a guerrilla, if they are used, acts of terror are instrumental. I'm guessing the actors behind the WTC bombings had no thought that they would thereby change US policy in the Mideast or elsewhere. As Osama bin Laden has said in another context, his goal is to kill Americans and other unbelievers and Satanic representatives. >Dear All, > >Could anybody distinguish between the terrorist and the guerrilla? >I am purplexed. > >Chai-on >
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