Define domestic terrorism and international terrorism. similarities vs. differences. In each form of terrorism who are the intended targets/victims? Is there anyway to avoid becoming a target of terrorism? When it comes to terrorism, who is considered the direct and indirect victims? Video #1 “Mug Shots: Timothy McVeigh” -describe what his childhood was like as well as his adulthood. -What is PTSD and did it play a role in his actions? -what was his motive behind the bombing? -did he act alone or did he have outside influences that may have backed his cause. -what 2 critical events triggered McVeigh to seek revenge against the government? -Why did he pick the Murrah federal building? -Who were his intended victims? -did he care that there were going to be innocent civilians as possible victims? -Was he viewed as a victim? How and Why? Should we ask americans to view him as a victim? How was he caught? What was his sentence? Is he still alive today? Video #2 “Heroes and Victims of Oklahoma City Bombing” -Are first responders indirect victims of a terrorist attack? If so, how? Was the picture of the police officer, firefighter, and deceased child portrayed properly by the media? How did the media spin the story using the picture and did they do it ethically? How did that picture affect the people in it? How did they cope with being “famous” for doing their job? How was the mother of the baby treated by other victims? What type of treatment is needed to overcome the psychological distress brought on by experiencing this terror and do you think people actually overcome it? Do some research and look into ho Oklahoma City responded to the victims of that terrorist attack.
