The Unlawful Use of Force or Violence Against Persons

Please read the following and answer the question that was mentioned at the beginning of this unit.

Bank Robbery

John Smith robbed a bank, using a gun, to pay for his medical bills. He later learned that the FBI was looking for him for questioning. John went to the airport and purchased a one-way ticket to go to Houston, Texas. After the flight took off, John was able to convince the flight crew that he had a bomb on board. He then hijacked the flight and had it diverted to Havana, Cuba, thinking that he would never be extradited to the United States to face trial.

Question: Is John Smith a terrorist?

Lesson Scenario Follow-up Discussion Question Assignment for Lesson 2:

PART 1:
Has your answer changed concerning John Smith being a terrorist?

Prepare a discussion response explaining why your answer has or has not changed.

PART 2:
Read the definitions of terrorism by the F.B.I. and the United Nations.

Prepare a discussion response stating whether you believe that the definitions are similar or different, and why you believe so.