"terrorist" carries "value judgement"

[biccat]

BBC edits out use of the word "Terrorist" in their newscasts.

I find this more than mildly amusing.

More pansification. 'understanding' of what? Why Islamist sheet-heads keep killing innocent people?

The reason is clear: they are an embodiment of evil masquerading under the guise of a religion. These scum deserve nothing less than complete annihilation. They are a disservice to true Muslims.

[Ghost]

Yeah, I heard about this. Just makes you wanna shake your head in disbelief. But oh well, I can understand why they can't use certain words, ya know? I mean, there are a lot of terms I could use to describe 'people' (and I use that term very, verry loosely) who target and kill innocent civilians, but they're not really suitable for print, either.

And by the way, the terrorists themselves refer to them as terrorists, and they're proud of it. 'Strike terror into the hearts of infidels.'

[wilted_laughter]

Thats a bit pointless on the part of the bbc alright.

Originally Posted by deathlord52

More pansification. 'understanding' of what? Why Islamist sheet-heads keep killing innocent people?

Thats exactly what we need to understand. Otherwise they will keep coming.

Originally Posted by deathlord52

they are an embodiment of evil masquerading under the guise of a religion.

I agree with these words; but not how you mean them.

Originally Posted by deathlord52

These scum deserve nothing less than complete annihilation.

I prefer justice to revenge.

Originally Posted by deathlord52

They are a disservice to true Muslims.

Indeed.

[georged]

Seems pretty simple; the word terrorist with various adjectives and verbs attached has replaced 'godless communists' as a political platform for keeping the sheep milling around in an endless circle for government purposes. Governments certainly aren't going to point out root causes of why this is happening and the public sheep are apathetic with attention spans so brief cause details are just a PITA which would sink media ratings.

Originally Posted by wilted_laughter

I prefer justice to revenge.

Terminating murderers is justice. Just like a rabid animal needs put down, so do these scum.

[daewoo]

This is no more or less rediculous than the US media stopping use fo the term "suicide bombing" in favor of "homocide bombing" att he urging of the israelis and the bush administration.

[Diogenes99]

Originally Posted by daewoo

This is no more or less rediculous than the US media stopping use fo the term "suicide bombing" in favor of "homocide bombing" att he urging of the israelis and the bush administration.

Disagreed. The purpose of the bombing is homicide, and the perpetrator is merely negligible collateral damage. It's a more accurate term than "suicide bomber" since the perpetrator correctly values his own life at zero.

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by daewoo

This is no more or less rediculous than the US media stopping use fo the term "suicide bombing" in favor of "homocide bombing" att he urging of the israelis and the bush administration.

Um, the US media still uses the term 'suicide bomber.' Quite often, as a matter of fact.

Originally Posted by georged

Seems pretty simple; the word terrorist with various adjectives and verbs attached has replaced 'godless communists' as a political platform for keeping the sheep milling around in an endless circle for government purposes. Governments certainly aren't going to point out root causes of why this is happening and the public sheep are apathetic with attention spans so brief cause details are just a PITA which would sink media ratings.

George, your posts always bring a smile to my face. Everybody is stupid except for you, right? If somebody thinks something you don't, regardless of how much they can back it up, they're 'public sheep.' Sometimes I just read your posts, shake my head, and smile.

Originally Posted by Diogenes99

A terrorist is someone who kills innocent people at random to achieve a political goal.

Close, but not quite on the mark. I do agree with your post, it's just that the killing doesn't have to be random, and actually they don't even need to kill. They can take hostages or kidnap. But it is for a political. How would you guys feel about adding 'for a political or religious' goal? It just seems to me that there is more and more a split between political terrorism and religious terrorism.