It requires no moral courage to condemn state violence while remaining silent about terrorism committed by non-state actors. Absolute truthfulness demands that we speak out with equal clarity against all forms of violence against innocents.
The targeting of civilians, minority communities, political opponents, and off-duty local workers by armed militant outfits—often trained, funded, or directed by cross-border networks—is morally abhorrent and politically destructive.
- Moral Degradation: Terrorist acts strip our struggle of its moral high ground, handing state authorities a justification for sweeping repression and military action.
- Alienation of Allies: Random violence alienates global civil society and international human rights organizations that would otherwise support legitimate civil rights struggles.
- Internal Fear: Armed groups create an atmosphere of internal terror where local citizens cannot speak freely or question misguided tactics.
“You cannot build a free, just, and moral society using the tools of terror and assassination. Violence delegitimizes the most righteous of causes.”