Which is part of why I think it's not helpful to conflate them.
much more than 'not helpful'
it is intellectual dishonesty, and in this context, most likely bore out of political bias
to conflate the acts of terrorism to acts of 'protest' is the height of political spin
if a person protests for example, his taxes, he may choose to write on the check 'under protest', or if he may conduct a protest 'march' in front of the IRS or if he's REALLY fanatical he may decide to self- immolate on the parking lot as a form of protest...
however, if he bombs the IRS building, killing innocent victims...he's committed murder
not
"protest"
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pro·test ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pr-tst, pr-, prtst)
v. pro·test·ed, pro·test·ing, pro·tests
v. tr.
To object to, especially in a formal statement. See Synonyms at object.
To promise or affirm with earnest solemnity: “He continually protested his profound respect” (Frank Norris).
Law. To declare (a bill) dishonored or refused.
Archaic. To proclaim or make known: “unrough youths that even now/Protest their first of manhood” (Shakespeare).
v. intr.
To express strong objection.
To make an earnest avowal or affirmation.
n. (prtst)
A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.
An individual or collective gesture or display of disapproval.
Law.
A formal statement drawn up by a notary for a creditor declaring that the debtor has refused to accept or honor a bill.
A formal declaration made by a taxpayer stating that the tax demanded is illegal or excessive and reserving the right to contest it.
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[Middle English protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prtestr : pr-, forth; see pro-1 + testr, to testify (from testis, witness. See trei- in Indo-European Roots).]
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pro·tester n.
pro·testing·ly adv.
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Main Entry: pro·test
Function: noun
1 : a solemn declaration of opinion and usually of disagreement: as a : a solemn written declaration by a notary public or U.S. consul on behalf of the holder of an instrument (as a note) announcing dishonor and declaring the liability of all parties to the instrument for any loss or damage arising from such action; also : the action of making or causing to be made such a declaration with due service of notice of dishonor b : a declaration made by the master of a ship before a notary, consul, or other authorized officer upon arrival in port after a disaster declaring that any loss was not the fault of the crew but due to the disaster c : a declaration made by a party esp. before or while paying a tax or performing a demanded act by which the declarer asserts that the justice or legality of the tax or act is disputed and that compliance is not voluntary
2 : the act of objecting or a gesture of disapproval; especially : a usually organized public demonstration of disapproval —protest verb —under protest : with noted objections (as of insufficient payment) and claims <cashed a check under protest> |
