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To: epicure who wrote (1786)	7/19/2005 11:03:18 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541754

You can make an easy, rational distinction between peaceful political protest, and violent political protest, by simply saying "peaceful political protest" and "violent political protest". Sure, but what does that have to do with anything? "Violent political protests" aren't necessarily terrorism, either. Mostly, they're not. They're just angry mob behavior or too much beer. Terrorism is different from the protest that turns violent. Or even one that's intended to be violent depending on the application of violence. Terrorism doesn't equate to violence any more than terrorism equates to protest. Terrorism is a very particular thing--a coercive strategy of instilling fear for political gain. Acting out violently at a political rally doesn't qualify.