Yesterday, terror struck France’s largest Christmas market. Gunshots broke out, bringing fear, pain and death in their wake. People scattered, running for safety. Others in nearby buildings sheltered in place. Even as authorities moved in, the inevitable question sprang to mind: was this terrorism? In this case, the answer is easy. It was terrorism. Whether those responsible claim membership in ISIS or any other terrorist organization, the attack was such it was designed to use fear and intimidation against civilians. The only question left unanswered at the time of writing is whether there was a political motive involved.