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"Militants" or "Terrorists"? (letters).


"The Olympics Olympics Sports medicine An international competition among (traditionally) nonprofessional athletes trained in a particular summer or winter sport, which is held every 4 yrs in a selected city. See Paralympics, Special Olympics, World Medical Games.  of Terror" (2/11/02) calls the people who massacred the Israeli athletes Palestinian "militants." Why is it that people who terrorize ter·ror·ize  
tr.v. ter·ror·ized, ter·ror·iz·ing, ter·ror·iz·es
1. To fill or overpower with terror; terrify.

2. To coerce by intimidation or fear. See Synonyms at frighten.
 Israelis This is a list of prominent Israelis (including Arab citizens of Israel). Historical figures
Politicians

See also: List of Israeli politicians

  • Chaim Weizmann - first President of Israel (1949-52)
 are called militants, while people who terrorize Americans--such as Osama bin Laden--are called terrorists?
ALLON VISHKIN
Rockville, Md.


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: A graph showing college acceptance rates based on SAT scores ("Early Decisions," 2/11/02) should have noted that the figures were from 10 of the nation's most selective colleges and universities. Such institutions are trendsetters for a broader range of schools, where early admissions policies are being debated.
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Author:Vishkin, Allon
Publication:New York Times Upfront
Date:Mar 11, 2002
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