The word 'Terrorism' is used far too loosely these days in my opinion.The attack on the USS Cole in October 2000 was often called terrorism even though it was a military target which was attacked (via suicide) by an aggrieved aggressor. The latest (Oct 2009) attack on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards is surely also a 'military target'.
I'm not saying its right, but why can we draw a clear line between what is Terrorism and what is not. I always thought that terrorism was when innocent (civilian) non-combatants are deliberately targeted for death and destruction. These Islamic Revolutionary Commanders are not civilians, they are military personnel and military personnel from ANY nation should always consider themselves as a 'fair' target by whatever enemy you have. Who that enemy is? I don't know.
I just wish this blanket labelling of 'Terrorist' and 'Terrorism' would stop.
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