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To: Lane3 who wrote (15952)	4/4/2006 3:22:37 PM
From: mph	Read Replies (3) of 541698

So why the term "insurgents" at all? Is it just a way to differentiate them from terrorists who,e.g., are targeting multi-national corporations accused of environmental wrongs or violence wrought by animal activivists? Terrorism practiced by such organizations/people would not necessarily be aimed at governments. The violence would probably be indistinguishable, though, particularly to the victims. According to Merriam-Webster: insurgent 2 entries found for insurgent. To select an entry, click on it. insurgent[1,noun]insurgent[2,adjective] Main Entry: 1in·sur·gent Pronunciation: -j&nt Function: noun Etymology: Latin insurgent-, insurgens, present participle of insurgere to rise up, from in- + surgere to rise -- more at SURGE 1 : a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government; especially : a rebel not recognized as a belligerent 2 : one who acts contrary to the policies and decisions of one's own political party

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