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Recommended: Methodology for terrorism research

I found the text written by Dr. John Morrison very interesting. It made me look at how terrorism is studied differently. The over-abundance of articles regarding terrorism he mentioned, leads to many misconceptions in society. As more inaccurate information gets published, more individuals gather misinformed opinions. These misconceptions, tend to focus on the origin of the terrorism. Terrorism itself can come from many sources. Today’s society has the habit of lumping all terrorism into one category. This category is religious/Islamist terrorism. It seems easier to do this than to find the true sources.
The psychological approach to terrorism helps “define” what may cause individuals to resort to such activities. This is not a justification for violence. It is a way to better understand why terrorists take action. It is a step that can help enhance our capabilities and lessen theirs. Psychology views terrorism as a syndrome or a tool. The syndrome view focuses on the psychological root causes for terrorist behaviors. The tool view shows how everyone has terrorist capabilities. The tool view is used by scholars and lawmakers for better understanding. Syndrome view is denounced. Showing it isn’t reliable enough to follow through studying.
The deradicalization (changing of mindset and beliefs) is considered an unrealistic method of getting terrorists to disengage their activities (Morrison, 2012 pg.49). It would be difficult to address the exact issues necessary for such a feat. All individuals involved would have different backgrounds and beliefs leading them to their terrorist affiliations.
Replication and retesting should be the next step homeland security addresses. It is vital for us to validate all inf...

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... on finding the fastest and least invasive way to save lives and property. This also focuses on the basic human needs following an attack. Recovery concentrates on getting daily life restored in a timely manner to avoid further damage to health, surroundings, and economy. This includes bolstering security for restoring the infrastructure and government practices.
The National Preparedness Goal is a “how to” guide for making our nation as secure as possible in such adversarial times. Having a protocol to follow, keeps everyone aware of what to do in the event of a terror attack or natural disaster. This, to me, is the first step in keeping America safe!

Kamien, D. G., & Chertoff, M. (2012). The McGraw-Hill homeland security handbook: Strategic guidance for a coordinated approach to effective security and emergency management. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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