Can terrorism ever be justified?

Terrorism is the unlawful use or threat of violence, usually against a state or against public, political groups or organizations. Terrorist actions are usually very violent, and a lot of people get killed. Unfortunately, many times, terrorists attack innocent victims.

It should be difficult to defend killing innocent civilians. No matter how the circumstances are. A lot of terrorists-organizations do not think about whom they kill. They want headlines and attention, and their goal is to kill as many people as they can. It seems like the number of deaths is just a number to them, and nothing more. However, they might have a purpose though. Some might even say that the terrorists are justified in their actions. Imagine terrorists bombing the White House for example. They mean that the US is killing thousands of innocent people. And the only way to justify it is to do the same back. Take a life for a life.

But I really don’t think killing is the right way to do it. Nevertheless, I kind of understand what they mean, but I do not support it. The terrorists are seeking revenge for their losses. But I do think that they have other options than bombing. How about a good, old-fashioned talk? It might be naïve to believe that talking is the solution, because it probably isn’t. But still, I cannot imagine that killing is any better. It should be possible to solve conflicts by using other methods than attacking innocents.

People do funny things when they are desperate. And it can be hard to imagine how they can possibly do such cruel and horrible things as terrorist attacks, when you haven’t experienced desperation yourself. I come from a wealthy, small country, where most of us have everything we need. Our country is a pretty safe place, and there are not too many unfair things happening. Therefore, I find it really hard to sympathize and understand terrorists. There are some sides I get, but then again, I just cannot believe that terrorism is the solution.

This world we live in will always be unfair. Conflicts will remain unsolved. There will come new wars, and new attacks. People will live in desperation, and experience things a person should not experience. However, terrorism is not the answer to anything. It will only make it worse. So no, terrorism will not be justified.  


Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism (14.11.14)