Transcript Terrorism in America By: Frank Jacobs Ms. Nelson-Kauffman Block : B Foreign Policy Terrorism Intro.. • Terrorism is an issue that as Americans we constantly face today;

Terrorism in America
By: Frank Jacobs
Ms. Nelson-Kauffman
Block : B
Foreign Policy
Terrorism Intro..
• Terrorism is an issue that
as Americans we
constantly face today; it
has affected thousands of
American lives and has
even hit our neighbors
such as Europe.
• We must find a way to
prevent terrorism, but
first we must be educated
on terrorism.
What is Terrorism?
• According to Terrorism in
America “There is no single
universally accepted
definition of terrorism.
• It is defined by the Code of
Federal Regulations as the
unlawful use of force and
violence against persons or
property to intimidate or
coerce a government, the
civilian population or any
segment thereof, in
furtherance of political or
social objectives.”
(September 11th 2001
attacks)
The Issue…
• Terrorism is definitely on the rise
that’s why we as Americans must
find a means of prevention.
• First we had the attack on the
World Trade Center in 1993 that
was followed by the embassy
bombings everyone remembers the
tragic terrorist attacks on
September 11th.
• People were in fear, didn’t know
what tomorrow would be. If you
ask why? It’s because of terrorism.
We should no longer live in fear of
terrorism we need to find ways to
protect ourselves.
(1993 World Trade Center
bombing)
Types Of Terrorism
• Terrorism is usually categorized as
"domestic" or "international." The
differences are not where the terrorist
act takes place but where the
individuals or groups responsible for
it came from.
• For example, the 1995 bombing of
the Murrah Federal Building in
Oklahoma City was an act of
domestic terrorism, but the attacks of
September 2001 were international.
Ways of Prevention
•
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We must be vigilant as citizens and know what is
going on around us. Here are some facts according
to FEMA. “Terrorists look for visible targets where
they can avoid detection before or after an attack
such as international airports, large cities, major
international events, resorts, and high-profile
landmarks.” These are some ways you can prepare
your self according to FEMA. “Be alert and aware
of the surrounding area. The very nature of
terrorism suggests that there may be little or no
warning.” Take precautions when traveling. Be
aware of conspicuous or unusual behavior. Do not
accept packages from strangers. Do not leave
luggage unattended. Learn where emergency exits
are located.
Think ahead about how to evacuate a building,
subway or congested public area in a hurry. Learn
where staircases are located. Notice your
immediate surroundings. Be aware of heavy or
breakable objects that could move, fall or break in
an explosion.”
Prevention Continued…
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We must seek justice, not revenge. Our
collective response must root out the
international terrorism networks responsible
for these attacks, not fan the flames of yet
more terror.” Foreign policy in focus also
went on to say that militarism will not end
terrorism. “We stand opposed to the massive,
widespread, and prolonged military response,
as foreshadowed by the militaristic language
of the Bush administration officials. Such
posturing will not end terrorism. Rather, such
a response is likely to result in more civilian
casualties, cause greater political violence,
and engender new acts of terrorism against
innocent people. (FPIF)”
Instead of having a war and having military
actions against these terrorists we must take
the following measures in our foreign policy.
Steps for Prevention
• Instead of having a war and having military actions against these terrorists we must
take the following measures in our foreign policy. Our foreign policy must Forge a
new global alliance against terrorism, linking our traditional allies with such
disparate nations as Russia and China, to quickly bring together intelligence, police,
and military agencies in an effort to identify, pursue, and bring to justice the terrorist
networks.
• Use international police action and international tribunals as the preferred method
for tracking down, capturing, and trying international criminals. As the recent case
of Slobodan Milosevic illustrates, the world community has made remarkable
progress in creating and using international norms to prosecute international crimes
against humanity.
• Organize strong international financial and diplomatic pressure against the
governments of any nation found to be supporting or harboring international
terrorists. (FPIF) At home we must take the following measures in order to protect
ourselves from these terrorists.
• Seek to maintain America's traditions of open government and open society. Avoid
eroding the basic civil liberties that define this nation. Resist efforts to target people
because of their race, religion, ethnic background, or appearance.
I earn Questions
• Washington:
• Do you support how America is fighting the
war on terrorism? Why or
why not? Should the US have invaded Iraq?
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• Yes, because if they don't go to Iraq and fight them. They will come
to United State. If they attack the large cities again, a lot of people
is going to die. That will make it worse.
• No, because if American attack Iraq, they kill people who don't agree
with terrorist. Also, other countries army goes to Iraq to help them.
Some of them are already dead, and some of them already left Iraq,
because the citizen in their country doesn't like war.
• Our opinions are America can attack terrorist but America shouldn't
attack Iraq. America is important for other countries America should be
good exemplar but when America attacks the other country then the other
countries will learn bad thing and also they will attack other country.
America doesn't have obvious clue to attack Iraq. If they have obvious
clue to attack then it is okay. For example other country attack Iraq
then we think America can attack Iraq to escape them
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• I don't think America have to fight with Iraq. I think the other
country have to help Iraq. The reason why America is starts the war.
Also the military have to go back to America. They shouldn't get oil
from them. If America really wants to stop the terrorism, they have to
stop the war first. So many people were dying by the war.
• America is the most powerful and strong country, so America has to be an example
of peace to another country. Now Korea is helping America, but I think
Korea have to request to America that stop the war. Now people think
that Bush wants oil from Iraq so he is attacking the Iraq.
• However I don't think he is wrong with that, because he is one country's
president and he has to make his country be richer, but this is not good
way to be the best. Therefore I think America has to stop the war.
>From The Northwest School, Seattle, Washington, USA
•
Iearn – German
Students
Of course, the USA are playing an
important role in the world. This you can see
positive and negative.Actually we as
Germans have to thank you.
• After the 2nd World War, you gave us a
democracy. In the cold war you guaranteed
that we in Germany could live in peace, but
there is also the fact, that your government
began the war in the Iraq, which was only
built on propaganda and lies.It was a war
against the human rights. It was not the same
as in the 1st Iraq war.
• There is no proof that the Iraq had or has got
weapons of mass destruction. Also the USA
are the biggest consumer of oil- except for
China- and in a way they contribute
considerably to the pollution in the world
Brazil – iearn
• About the terrorism we
think that this is another
way of making nations
slaves. Especially in the
case of United States.
• You didn’t have any proof
that Sadam had nuclear
weapons and even if they
had, the U.S. A. does too,
and these weapons are
more powerful than the
weapons of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki.
• We are not safe anywhere
especially in the streets.
Sources…
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/spanish/sp
ecials/1522_huellas/page2.shtml
• http://www.terrorismvictims.org/
• http://www.jmu.edu/safetyplan/t
errorism/terrorism/fbi/packagea
dvisory.gif
Sources Continued…
• www.ksg.harvard.Edu/ksgpress/bulletin/aut
umn2001/feature_terror_facts.html
• http://www.fema.gov/hazards/terrorism/
• http://www.fema.gov/hazards/terrorism/terr
orf.shtm
• http://www.mccoy.army.mil/ReadingRoom/T
riad/11222002/Preventing%20terrorism.htm
• www.Iearn.org