The News Café welcomes the participation of our readers as we discuss the news of the day. Yesterday’s news included the government’s stepped-up efforts to identify domestic terrorists. In response, we received the following letter:
Where is Paul Revere when you need him? Who is a terrorist? Is it you, me, our neighbor? We the people must be on watch for all who they call a terrorist because one day it could be you, me, or our neighbor. You think not! Wait and see.
You may say, no, no, no, I am not a terrorist, but because you believe one way or the other, and in either case it is not their way, then you could be the next terrorist.
The definition of a Terrorist, an advocate or practitioner of terrorism as a means of coercion. The definition of Terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby bring about a particular political objective.
So, maybe we don’t calculate the use [of] violence, but are you still a terrorist? I hope not, and I believe I’m not, either. If we make others fearful for a political objective, then we could be called a terrorist. Isn’t everything we do a political objective (I don’t believe masks work while you do)? Isn’t this political? Look what they did with this pandemic, they caused many of us to be fearful and even wear masks in fear of getting sick and dying, while less than .0005 percent (3.8 million) have died worldwide. So who is the terrorist? Please don’t bash me, I am not making light of how many have died.
Knowing what you just read, was Paul Revere a terrorist? I would vote for people who keep our liberties while we still can, and you should run for an elected position while we are able. Get involved while there is still time.
John Sellers, Bristol
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