Discussion: "Terrorism and the Media"
Please respond to the following:
Analyze the media's effect on terrorism. Speculate on the end result that each side (the media and the terrorist group) hopes to gain from the other. Assess the degree to which media coverage of a terrorist attack can affect the public and its perception of the terrorist group. Provide at least one example of such media usage that supports your response.
Explain the various ways in which terrorists use the Internet to aid their terrorist activities. Evaluate the degree to which terrorists use the Internet to advance their cause. Provide at least one example of such Internet usage that supports your response.