Terrorism
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Terrorism In the last half century terrorism has been a problem facing the global community. From religious fundamentalists to anti-government activists, as more people's views come in conflict with each other more infamous acts are sure to occur. If nothing is done soon to dampen the effects of terrorism, panic could cause a catastrophic global recession. The word "terrorism" was first used in 1789 during the French Revolution during a time period know as "The reign of Terror." A group of French revolutionaries had sized power by unrestricted use of the guillotine (a device invented by Doctor Joseph Ignace Guillotine for severing human heads in public executions. The guillotine, nicknamed "the national razor", played a major role in the French Revolution. It not only served as the instrument of death during the radical phase, but its vision and reputation helped provide the revolution with one of its images, that of terror. Now-a-days,...

