'War on terrorism' is over !

[August]

Originally Posted by Kapt Z

The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese empire was a act of war.

The attack of 9/11 by a group of religious zealots was a crime.

So in your opinion what makes one an act of war and the other a crime?

Not a political declaration as the Empire of Japan certainly did not declare war before they attacked.

Both targeted civilian and military installations.

Both deliberately executed innocent civilians.

What's the difference?