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ELF participation or not, the recent "eco-sabotage" is no doubt terrorism. The claim by a radio show participant today (Mr. Sugarman, I think, but can't confirm as my reception was off at that moment) that OHSU's animal experiments fall under terrorism is, however, nonsense.
As defined by the American Heritage Dictionary, "Terrorism": The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for idealogical or political reasons".
In review: "Unlawful". "Use of force or violence". "By a person or organized group". "Intention of intimidating". "Against people or property". "For idealogical or political purposes".
These terms are clear, and must be accepted by any reasonable person. Those who choose to cloak their criminality under the guise of a "higher purpose" are fooling nobody. We have systems in place to address social problems. Work within these, or go live away from the society you despise.

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