P F Tinmore, et al,
My friend (P F Tinmore), I heard you say this and ask this question several times. Let's put this to rest.
HAMAS was designated a "terrorist organization" on 8 OCT1997, pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Sec. 212. {[8 U.S.C. 1182](P.L. 104-132, 110 Stat. 1214-1319)}.
The criteria is very specific and very straight foward.
(COMMENT)
Now there are all types of reasons that HAMAS was designated as a FTO. But I'm rather "old school." I got my Badge and Credentials in the '70's. If you kill but one American, during the course of a terrorist bombing, you are a terrorist. There is no question that HAMAS is a FTO; and they support other FTOs that kill Americans. And that is only ONE reason. But that one reason is good enough. Murder is murder. And when HAMAS does it as a matter of policy, in an effort to use violence, threats and intimidation to coerce their target of hate for political purposes --- THAT is another unchallengeable criteria for designation.
(TERRORIST GOAL) In most cases, you have to work at a SUBJECT in order to secure a confession. But in the case of HAMAS, they have stated it without coercion:
Let's put this issue to bed. HAMAS is a destructive organization, that commits murder on a mass scale, to achieve its Islamic goals.
Most Respectfully,
R
My friend (P F Tinmore), I heard you say this and ask this question several times. Let's put this to rest.
HAMAS was designated a "terrorist organization" on 8 OCT1997, pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Sec. 212. {[8 U.S.C. 1182](P.L. 104-132, 110 Stat. 1214-1319)}.
The criteria is very specific and very straight foward.
(NOTE - US Interest - Unchallengeable)What are the criteria used by our government for the terrorist designation?
Hamass military wing, the Izz al Din al Qassam Brigades, has killed more than 400 Israelis, and at least 25 U.S. citizens (including some dual U.S.-Israeli citizens) in attacks since 1993.
Source: http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R41514.pdf
(COMMENT)
Now there are all types of reasons that HAMAS was designated as a FTO. But I'm rather "old school." I got my Badge and Credentials in the '70's. If you kill but one American, during the course of a terrorist bombing, you are a terrorist. There is no question that HAMAS is a FTO; and they support other FTOs that kill Americans. And that is only ONE reason. But that one reason is good enough. Murder is murder. And when HAMAS does it as a matter of policy, in an effort to use violence, threats and intimidation to coerce their target of hate for political purposes --- THAT is another unchallengeable criteria for designation.
(TERRORIST GOAL) In most cases, you have to work at a SUBJECT in order to secure a confession. But in the case of HAMAS, they have stated it without coercion:
Hamas Charter (1988) The Charter of Allah: The Platform of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said:Israel will rise and will remain erect until Islam eliminates it as it had eliminated its predecessors. The Islamic World is burning. It is incumbent upon each one of us to pour some water, little as it may be, with a view of extinguishing as much of the fire as he can, without awaiting action by the others.
SOURCE: Palestine Center - The Charter of the Hamas
Let's put this issue to bed. HAMAS is a destructive organization, that commits murder on a mass scale, to achieve its Islamic goals.
Most Respectfully,
R