U.S. War or Terrorism

“How does the U.S. government distinguish between war and terrorism? Our government continues to bomb Iraq on a regular basis, without a constitutionally required congressional declaration of war, and calls it “war.” Our government also continues its embargo against the people of Iraq, which has caused untold suffering and death, especially among Iraqi children, and calls it “war.” U.S. military forces bombed Yugoslavia without a declaration of war and even targeted a television station where civilians were working, and calls it “war.” Now somebody attacks a U.S. naval vessel and U.S. officials call it “terrorism.” Why is it considered “war” when the U.S. government attacks people but “terrorism” when people counterattack?”