Domestic and International Terrorism

The United States of America responds differently to acts of domestic terrorism compared to when such attacks are foreign. According to Blum (n.d.), the United States government is more involved in international situations compared to domestic incidents. Domestic terrorism is treated with less intensity and often does not receive international attention. The responses might be enhanced to create a stronger resistance against acts of terrorism. Unfortunately, such a course of action is likely to encourage more terrorist attacks.

In the article, Blum, as a president, would cease acts of terrorism. The proposed solution is somehow feasible. He would also restructure the country’s governance and end America’s global interventions. The author also notes that he would reduce the military budget by at least 90%. The author claims that he would be in office for three days and be assassinated on the fourth day. The claim captures a glimpse of the consequences of the proposed solution. Although the plan would serve America’s interest, other nations would react grievously. Some countries would seek vengeance for being rejected. Others would rush to replace the US, and the reactions would create chaos overall. Some nations might treat the change as a weakness and use it to hurt the country.

Reference

Blum, W (n.d.). Why Terrorists Hate America by William Blum. Retrieved from http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Blum/WhyTerroristsHateAmer.html

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Terrorism

Domestic and International Terrorism

Please respond to the following:

Domestic and International Terrorism

• Compare and contrast the American response to acts of domestic terrorism with acts of international terrorism. Predict at least one (1) way these responses may change within the next five (5) years. Provide a rationale for your prediction.
• From the e-Activity, debate the extent to which the author’s solutions to preventing further acts of terrorism against the United States are feasible. Question the degree to which these solutions would be successful. Provide justification for your response.

e-Activity

Go to the Third World Traveler’s Website and read the article titled “Why Terrorists Hate America”, located at http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Blum/WhyTerroristsHateAmer.html. Be prepared to discuss.