Originally Posted by powerclown

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While I am also growing weary of the word 'terrorist", I still think it valid to hold those committing these acts responsible. There are other, more productive ways to communicate your grievances and this is where I have no problem placing blame. While I acknowledge that the word "terrorist" has been used ad nauseum by some as a short-term political tool, I don't think the real and existing issues of terrorism should be overlooked entirely just because it's been turned into a cheap political marketing tool. Throwing the baby out with the bathwater, etc. I look forward to the day when these issues are addressed with a lesser degree of hysteria and a larger degree of success - I see it as an ongoing process.