Does the term "civilian" still carry any wieght?

[Kent]

With constant conflict in almost every reigon of the world, and terrorism occurring everyday, the exact titles of those involved are lossing their meaning.

Should the term civilian carry wieght even though it often reffers to a kalashnikov wielding extremist?

I believe "civilian" is still a valid term, however, I feel that the term itself is being perverted in this age of terrorism due to the fact that anyone who is not an official soldier of an army is considered a civilian.

Should we all take the term civilian at face value, or should we begin looking at who the term is reffering to?

(of course many of us already do that, but I just wanted to get the opinions of everyone here on the subject.)

 

[milefile]

I think they already are taking a look at this. I don't think there are very many Soldiers in Guantanamo Bay. I think they are mostly "civilians", or unlawful combatants.