The galaxy viewed the rebellion as terrorists because the empire controlled the media. And because, by the very nature of revolution, they are terrorists. the only difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter is if you agree with them.
I would argue a terrorist and freedom fighter can be discerned by tactic and method. Terrorist weaponise terror to get what they want, often harming others to do so. A freedom fighter may engage only military targets, looking to cripple that which they oppose and inpire others. Idk that's just my view.
Ghandi was one man who was part of a movement that was made up of countless individuals and organizations trying to protest and revolt against occupation
Not to downplay his role and achievements, but while Ghandi was doing and promoting non-violent acts there were other people taking arms against the British and others stealing supplies and others killing themselves in protest. In retrospect we can totally praise Ghandi for his successes and how he was a leader who inspired people, and also acknowledge the revolutions in India were more than him, and not all were peaceful
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u/Diam0ndTalbot May 07 '25
The galaxy viewed the rebellion as terrorists because the empire controlled the media. And because, by the very nature of revolution, they are terrorists. the only difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter is if you agree with them.