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What does it mean?
The core evil of terrorism is ignoring the value of innocent human life.
In plain terms
Terrorism is evil because it ignores innocent lives.
What can you take from it?
Value innocent life above all.

Where it applies

  • ethical analysis
  • counter-terrorism
  • human rights

Putting it to work

  • highlight civilian casualties
  • protect non-combatants

Questions to consider

  • What defines innocence?
  • How do we protect life?

Another view

Terrorists often justify acts through ideology rather than ignorance.

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