Since this thread has been necro'd, I am going to respond to this:
They make money by taking hostages, waving firearms about, and shooting at people. They terrorize and are, therefore, terrorists.
According to the news, this is not true. Many pirates have killed when their demands are not met.
And kill if that doesn't work.
Terrorism is not just about politics. It is about whatever they want it to be. It is about money, power, wealth, religion, whatever.
Pretty sure if a bunch of Somalis in a dingy shoved an AK in your face, you would be terrified. By your own definition here, pirates are terrorists.
Originally posted by officerchick
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They hold the hostages/cargo for ransom and release them when they get their money.
They don't hijack with the intent to kill or maim, only to get a ransom.
The captain is not a political prisoner, but a hostage kept for negotiations.
I think the word terrorist should be reserved for those whose purpose is to inspire terror.
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