to commit the act. A crusader is most likely not to release any hostages and not to leave any survivors. (Combs, 122)
             When thinking about a typical terrorist or terrorist personality, the community of nations has been so far unable to agree on such a definition or profile. Some scholars however have attacked this issue and have created a profile of a typical terrorist. Edgar O'Balance has come up with several essential characteristics of the successful terrorist. The first is dedication; a terrorist must be dedicated to carry out an act of violence. They must be successful; they cannot be a casual or a part time mercenary. They must become a man of sacrifice. Dedication also implies to their obedience to the leader. The second characteristic is personal bravery; a terrorist must face the possibility of death, injury, imprisonment, or torture if captured. "Without the human emotions or pity of remorse is the third characteristic
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