The verb to caper means to leap in a frolicsome way, and probably derives from capriole, which derives from the Latin for goat (Capra). The noun caper, means a frolicsome leap, a capricious escapade or an illegal or questionable act.
Can terrorism ever be justified? The purpose of this essay is to explore the issues surrounding the morality of terrorism. I will begin by providing contextual information of the topic through exploring the history of terrorism.
Terrorism is not an ideology like communism or capitalism. Rather, terrorism is a tactic â a strategy used to achieve a specific end. Terrorism is often used in asymmetric power struggles: in other words, when a weaker person, or group, is fighting against a powerful nation-state. The violence is aimed at creating fear in the targeted population and often provokes prompt and violent response from the state.