Which of the following terrorist acts makes the most sense from the perspective of the "rational terrorist"

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The "rational terrorist" would choose option C, attacking a lightly defended target in a media center, because this would generate the most publicity and media coverage, which is the desired outcome of many terrorist groups. It would also likely cause a significant economic impact and spread fear among the population, achieving the terrorists' goals. The other options would not have as significant of an impact or would be too risky and have a low probability of success.

Which of the Following Terrorist Acts Makes the Most Sense