Terrorists!

Perhaps a bit radical, but I believe that we can classify Anonymous as terrorists.

A quick google search of what "terrorism" is shows us:

1)the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.

2)Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion.

3)A psychological strategy of war for gaining political or religious ends by deliberately creating a climate of fear among the population of a state.

So, does Anonymous fit the bill? Pretty much perfectly. While they partake in no real physical violence, they operate through intimidation, instilling fear through their actions, and do it for political means. Although they don't hurt others physically, they still engage in war, only by electronic means, and the casualties are businesses, governments, and anyone else who will challenge them in the digital arena. The internet is a big part of everyday life and business for those who Anonymous attacks, so the damage they inflict by shutting down websites and servers is more than not being able to see a webpage.

In lieu of this label, I support what they're doing. Sure, they act through terror- but it seems to be the only way to rapidly and effectively get their message across to these massive institutions (which seem to bend to the will of the government pretty readily). Let them know what we want, when they're taking our perceived freedoms and needs away, and that we will bite back when it comes down to it. Put them in fear! There are a whole lot of us being acted upon by them, so maybe they should be a little more aware.