Is this statement true?: "One mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter"
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The statement is true but the facts rarely back it up, take for instance the "troubles" in Northern Ireland terrorist organisations like the IRA were supported by Catholics from places like America and Canada because they were perceived to be fighting against the tyranny of the British government but in reality they were bombing and shooting more civilivians a great many of whom were Irish than they were military targets, they were also involved in drugs and other criminal enterprises. The same can be said for a lot of other terrorist organisations. Side: Yes
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It is true. Even if there are alternate outcomes, at least there is definitely one example which proves the statement to be correct. - Religion is one example. One side opposes another side, and each side have a grown moral feud between them which makes them to think that "we are correct and their believes are rubbish." Obviously the statement is true. Although it's message can be observed in any situation. Create Debate is another example where two opposing sides argue for what they really thing is reasonable. "One mans dispute is another mans words of his wisdom" Side: Yes
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I don't believe anyone considers Ted Kaczynski a freedom fighter. Even in his own mind, he was fighting for freedom from technology, which is pretty far removed from the idea of a freedom fighter. Religious individuals who have bombed abortion clinics aren't fighting for anyone's freedom either; not even the freedom of their own religious views. I posit that it is extremely rare that acts we classify as terrorism can be considered legitimate forms of fighting for freedom, even by those who benefit from them. Side: No
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