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"Terrorism A Critique of Excuses" Self-Quiz
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Why does Walzer think that terrorism is particularly evil?
because it injects fear into everyday life
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because it violates private purposes
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because its victims are chosen indiscriminately
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all of the above
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According to Walzer, why do terrorists welcome counterterrorism?
because terrorists love terrorism, no matter the target
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because it legitimizes their tactics
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because it gains them recruits
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both b and c
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What attitude does Walzer claim most people have regarding terrorism in our society today?
Few people advocate terrorism, but many people excuse it.
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Few people either excuse or advocate terrorism.
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Many people approve of using terrorist practices, although they do not admit it.
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Many people who say they oppose terrorism would become terrorists if they were oppressed.
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Which of the following claims about oppression does Walzer accept?
Terrorists often represent large oppressed minorities who support their actions.
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In the face of severe oppression, terrorism is sometimes justified.
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In responding to terrorism, we must never refrain from opposing oppression where it exists.
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all of the above
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Which of the following constraints does Walzer think we must follow in responding to terrorism?
We must never put civilians at risk.
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We may put civilians at risk but must minimize this risk, even to our own inconvenience.
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We may take any means necessary, so long as we do not intentionally target civilians.
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We may target innocent civilians, but only if the risks of not doing so are great.
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