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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

• The Canarys Song Guantanamo and the War on
  Terrorism

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Defining Terrorism

• War on terrorism is a war on ideas
• Federal law defining terrorism
• Focuses on activities and intent
• Whether violated laws of the US
• Role of the Executive branch

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Terrorist or Freedom Fighter

• Label can change over time
• Depends on which side you are on

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War or a Crime?

• Implications when terrorism viewed as war
• Implications when viewed as a crime

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Guantanamo and the Geneva Convention

• Why hold them at Guantanamo?
• Application of Geneva Convention