So, I am a terrorist according to Homeland Security

[7960]

Originally Posted by RMNIXON

I think the term "Rebel" fits better here. They only took hostile action against British Military and they did represent Colonial Government in that action.

My way to figure out what to call them.......

1. who are they/who do they associate themselves with?
2. what is their motivation / goal?

Using those the best word for washington/jefferson/etc is "revolutionaries." Using that the best word for the fort dix people is "terrorists."

[kinggovernor]

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[kinggovernor]

Originally Posted by lew

That Homeland Security article doesn't mention that these sorts of terrorist only blow up federal buildings.

they commit other crimes as well

[Diesel66]

Originally Posted by 7960

At the time, they were.

When did they blow up British civilians ?

Originally Posted by kinggovernor

you don't see a difference between yourself and timothy mcveigh?

Based on that definition, there is none. I believe the govt isnt following the Constitution and if it continues on this path there is a real need for revolution. That doesnt make me a terrorists. Treason Sure.

[7960]

Originally Posted by Diesel66

When did they blow up British civilians ?

Civilians didn't die then? You understand there were no american civilians then, right? Contrary to the fable, Paul Revere didn't actually yell "The british are coming".....give you one guess why.

[thomez]

nobody hunted the Tories