03-20-2019, 08:49 AM
(03-20-2019, 08:20 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: The GAO found that in the post-9/11 United States, 73% of violent extremism was carried out by right-wing extremists. That is how we know it is the most prevalent form of extremism in the US. That was the figure in 2017, which used numbers to the end of 2016. With right-wing extremism on the rise, it would be interesting to see if that percentage has changed or stayed the same.
I always find it interesting when people use 09/12/2001 as their starting date for measuring violent extremism. In any event, I would agree it is on the rise and should be monitored and dealt with accordingly. It should also be put into perspective. It is not remotely the problem that the talking heads are shouting about.
Also, I don't think anyone could argue that this problem, whatever the scope, is being ignored by law enforcement.
