[Warning: most twisted story ever] Saudi Islamist activists criticize anti-terrorism

http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2011/07/28/159681.html


So the Saudis are finally cracking down on "terrorism", but it turns out the only terrorism they plan on really cracking down on is organic movements which aim to topple the monarchy.

I think, for me at least, one thing has become incredibly clear. The label of "terrorist" does not mean anything at all anymore. It has been so casually and recklessly thrown around that it isn't an accurate description anymore. I can confidently say that, if the authorities/media labelled someone a terrorist, that would have ZERO value in terms of me believing that the person is a terrorist. I would have to do my own independent checks, research, reading articles, etc to come to a determination.

I think it's sad and unfortunate and now lots of countries are using North America and Western Europe's favorite buzz-word, "terrorist", in order to get into their pants.

I'm concerned because I feel we are losing our grip on terrorism due to what can only be discussed as tribal disputes between the far-left and far-right of every country, completely devoid of any morality. Terrorism has become just another bargaining chip.

It used to be that one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter. Now one man's terrorist is just another man's terrorist is another man's terrorist is another man's terrorist. If we are to believe these reports, then terrorist invasion engulfed Egypt, Tunisia, the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, so on and so forth. Do we really think terrorism is that prevalent, or is everyone and their mother using this excuse to cover up for their *****-ups which were unmasked during the financial crisis?