http://www.thefreedictionary.com/terrorist
ter·ror·ist (trr-st)
(Military, Law)
n.
One that engages in acts or an act of terrorism.
adj.
Of or relating to terrorism.
terrorist - a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities
terrorist - characteristic of someone who employs terrorism
(especially as a political weapon); "terrorist activity"; "terrorist state"
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in·sur·gent (n-sûrjnt)
adj.
1. Rising in revolt against established authority, especially a government.
2. Rebelling against the leadership of a political party.
n.
One who is insurgent.
insurgent - a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority
(especially in the hope of improving conditions)
insurgent - a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/freedom fighter
freedom fighter
(Military)
n.
One engaged in armed rebellion or resistance against an oppressive government.
Noun 1. freedom fighter - a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority
(especially in the hope of improving
conditions)
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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/soldier
sol·dier (sljr)
(Invertebrate Zoology, Entomology, Law, Military)
n.
1. One who serves in an army.
2. An enlisted person or a noncommissioned officer.
3. An active, loyal, or militant follower of an organization.
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All sounds the same to me
They are only words...one mans freedom fighter is another mans terrorist
To spend countless posts justifying an action because they are one or another doesnt make it right. If as reported the US soldier decided in a non-combat situation to kill someone whatever side they were on makes it murder. Just as those who hacked the body parts from that female are murderers.
We could also argue whether America is still at war with Iraq? And do these constitute war crimes ? How can you be at war with someone you are democratising?
If it is an Iraqi problem why arent the Iraqis handling it, if like Vietnam they are only ''advisors'' why are they taking a more active role?