CJA 325 Wk 3 Discussion – Organized Crime & Terrorist Activity

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Week 1 the differences and similarities between organized crime and terrorism were explored. It is not always an easy task to define a particular group as a terrorist group or an organized crime group.

• Domestic and transnational terrorism exist throughout the world. How do such labels of terrorism differ from the label of organized crime? What kind of similarities are there? What is narco-terrorism? Explain.

• What is a criminal enterprise and how does it play a role in the political machine?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.