Whats the difference between a terrorist and a politician who wants to shut down government?

There is no difference between the two. The Oxford Dictionary defines "terrorism" as being an unofficial act of violence and (or) intimidation to achieve political aims. "Terrorize" is to "threaten and frighten someone over a period of time". So why is a government shut-down being threatened? Well, that's exactly what happens when politicians divide into opposing Parties and then 'pretend' that they both have democracy in mind. The arguments and reasons 'for' and 'against' arise by the hundreds. The technique for achieving a political goal is precisely to place the opposition in a corner where they either 'perform' or suffer the consequences. In some other area, the technique might be justifiable, but never in the political arena. A politician should never lose sight of the fact that all his activities are justifiable only when the 'People' benefit from the policy or law. Any politician or Party that tries to destroy the institution that gives rise to his Job, just doesn't get it. There should be many ways to achieve a political aim, but destroying government isn't one of them. If the people need anything, it's a democratic government that places the essence of democracy (People at the Bottom) first and foremost. How ridiculous, a politician trying to 'stop' government, if he doesn't get his way. People are the 'heart' of government and hence, any attempt not to 'provide' a government over a period of time can only be viewed as 'terroristic'. Terrorists kill people, terrorist politicians kill democratic government. What's the difference? In the end, its always the People who suffer. It's unfortunate that many politicians are 'self-elevated' into 'political postures' that excludes democratic values. Maybe its time that the People decide what the democratic values of the different parties should be? Some of those so called 'political moves' should be against the law. What? A politics governed by laws? Yes, why not? It's unheard of, but it could be more democratic.