Terrorists, like other human beings, seek to justify their actions, but
this is made difficult by the fact that they cannot accept the world as
it is, and refuse to adopt a peaceful solution to change. The most
serious of terrorist acts is the taking of human life. Not unlike the
soldier who is rewarded for killing in combat, the terrorist seeks
reinforcement for this action. But terrorists are denied the societal
approval granted to military personnel and must seek it from outside
normative channels. This need for reinforcement often lures individuals
to larger groups where they can find support and a path to social
acceptance. How do terrorist groups justify their behavior?
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