this will be my lone post in the thread, political-based threads don't survive long I have noticed.
I think it has mostly to do with the varying definitions of "terrorism".. it is mostly used to describe Islamic Gihad-type actions these days, so the Media may not want to muddy that interpretation. unless you think Micah Johnson is aligned with that group?
but strictly speaking, or course it was a terroristic act, killing 5 Officers.. but the POINT of the shooting was to kill, NOT inspire fear afterward. at least I think that, can't get into Johnson's head. therefore, "terrorism" is not quite the word I would use.
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