Types of Domestic Terrorist Organizations in the United States
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Domestic terrorism in the United States can be dated back to 1865 with the organization of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in the South following the Civil War, when white supremacist used violence to intimidate and harm African Americans and supporters of the freed slaves. The organization was labeled a terrorist organization and outlawed in 1871, however small groups still exist today. (Zalman, 2011) The 1920’s saw a short spike in domestic terrorist attacks from Anarchist and the KKK. However, few incidents of domestic terrorism existed until the 1960’s when groups such as the Black Panthers and the Weathermen (aka The Weather Underground) formed, and the attacks have continued to grow over the years with incidents such as bombings of federal and other government buildings, military bases, Olympic stadiums, corporation facilities, and doctor’s offices. The FBI defines domestic terror as “the unlawful use, or threatened use, of force or violence by a group or individual based and operating entirely within the United States or Puerto Rico without foreign direction committed against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives”. (FBI, 2005)
Today the FBI lists five types of domestic terrorist, the first being the lone wolf, also known as lone offender or lone ranger. Terrorist groups may inspire a lone wolf but they are a single individual that acts on his or her own without the support of organized terrorist groups. When speaking about terrorism and the threats of attacks that concerned many citizens as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approached, Vice President Biden stated that the lone ranger can be more dangerous because...
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that domestic terrorism in the united states can be dated back to 1865 with the organization of the ku klux klan (kkk), which was outlawed in 1871.
- Explains that the fbi lists five types of domestic terrorists, including the lone wolf and the unabomber.
- Explains that eco-terrorist and animal rights extremists are one of the largest domestic threats of terrorism because they have carried out numerous crimes resulting in huge losses.
- Explains that domestic terrorism in the united states can be dated back to 1865 with the organization of the ku klux klan (kkk), which was outlawed in 1871.
- Explains that the fbi lists five types of domestic terrorists, including the lone wolf and the unabomber.
- Explains that eco-terrorist and animal rights extremists are one of the largest domestic threats of terrorism because they have carried out numerous crimes resulting in huge losses.
- Explains that sovereign citizens are anti-government and self-govern. they are part of a group or act as lone wolf.
- Explains that anarchism is the belief that society should have no government, laws, police, or other authority. the palmer raids was one of the first cases involving anarchist that was handled by the fbi.
- Explains that militia extremist groups are organized similar to the military using similar ranking and hierarchy and participate in specialized training.
- Explains that domestic terrorism is not new to the united states, but the pattern of activity has fluctuated over the years, with some decades of no activity and others with high activity usually provoked by changes in government.
- Cites aigner-treworgy, adam. vice president biden talks terror on network morning shows.
- Cites the federal bureau of investigation's publication terrorism 2002-2005.
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- Explains that international terrorism is not limited to within a state or region, but makes it known worldwide. it is hard to combat because it is easy to have small cells all over the world to carry out these international acts.
- Explains that terrorism is everywhere, though it may be labeled different things in different areas. it is an evolving tactic, which proves that groups who feel threatened can and will use any means to protect or fight for what they believe.
1459 wordsRead More - Counterterrorism Essayargumentative essayThe threat of the terrorism is a global concern and need to be addressed globally in order for it to have effective solutions. The Bureau of Counterterrorism in the State Department (CT) is responsible for continually monitoring the movements of the active terrorist groups flourishing in different parts of the world for the sake of identifying the potential targets for designation. The review of the potential targets by CT considers the counts of the actual terrorist attacking a group has been fund to indulge into, along with the careful understanding about the way the group has planned and prepared for the act and estimating the probability of the acts of terrorism in the future in terms of their capability and intention for pursuing such acts (http://www.state.gov). There have been security threat issues not only in terms of the foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) but the threat is also growing due to domestic terrorism. According to the report of Homeland Security, (2007) it has been indicated that domestic terrorists based and operating within the terrains of United States including the eco-terrorist groups, white supremacist groups, and the animal rights extremists pose a serious terrorist threat to the country (http://www.hlswatch.com). Such groups are observed in all regions of the globe. The official definition of a FTO suggests that these are the foreign organizations designated by the Secretary of State according to the section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (http://www.state.gov). According to a memo by its Terrorist Research and Analytical Center, the FBI has partially defined Domestic Terrorism as “the unlawful use, or threatened use, of violence by a group or individual based and operating entire...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the bureau of counterterrorism in the state department monitors the movements of active terrorist groups in different parts of the world for the sake of identifying potential targets for designation.
- Analyzes how domestic terrorist groups like the basque fatherland and liberty (eta) are involved in a number of notorious activities like inspiring street violence, establishment of bomb factories, developing embryonic cells, secretly organizing training camps, etc.
- Explains that canada runs its counter-terrorism program for national security establishment under the flagship services of canadian security intelligence services (csis).
- Explains that the bureau of counterterrorism in the state department monitors the movements of active terrorist groups in different parts of the world for the sake of identifying potential targets for designation.
- Analyzes how domestic terrorist groups like the basque fatherland and liberty (eta) are involved in a number of notorious activities like inspiring street violence, establishment of bomb factories, developing embryonic cells, secretly organizing training camps, etc.
- Explains that canada runs its counter-terrorism program for national security establishment under the flagship services of canadian security intelligence services (csis).
- Explains that canada's anti-terrorism act (bill c-36) has been introduced with the objective of strengthening the efforts of law enforcement services by identifying, deterring, disabling and prosecuting individuals that engage or support terrorist organizations.
- Explains that a dedicated network of federal departments and federal agencies provides the necessary support to counter terrorism ensuring the safety and protection of canadians.
- Recommends curtailing the three major terrorism threats to canada by establishing a network of fusion centers for effective nationwide information sharing and establishment of information analysis centres.
- Cites a book by jerome p. bjelopera titled "the domestic terrorist threat: background and issues for congress."
- Explains that the article provides meaningful information on the various incidents that happened in the country as an example of the growing threats of domestic terrorism.
- Explains that mark s. hamm investigated the reasons for radicalization of inmates in prisons and called it the "gang problem". prison gangs play an important role in expressing their collective resistance against the u.s.
- Explains that the us department of state's official website has been useful for identifying foreign terrorist organizations and developing an understanding about the various threats that arise due to such institutions.
- Explains that the blog provides information on the news and analysis of critical issues in homeland security taking a cross-disciplinary approach to the subject.
- Explains that the website provides information related to military, security, and terrorism in the country. it has been a vital source of information for developing an insight about the canadian policy on anti-terrorism.
1853 wordsRead More - What is the Definition of Terrorism?explanatory essayThe word terror dates back to the French Revolution. “A terrorist was, in its original meaning, a Jacobin who ruled France during la Terruer” (Moeller 20). Terrorism has clearly become much broader in the years since its origination. Since the concept was first birthed in France it has been used for separatist, nationalistic, political and religious ends, etc.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the concept of terrorism is difficult to define. author gerald seymour said that one man's terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.
- Explains that terror dates back to the french revolution. terrorism has become much broader in the years since its origin.
- Opines that the goal of terrorism is to send a message, not to defeat the enemy. terrorists do not generally target high-up government officials, but innocent civilians.
- Explains that the concept of terrorism is difficult to define. author gerald seymour said that one man's terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.
- Explains that terror dates back to the french revolution. terrorism has become much broader in the years since its origin.
- Opines that the goal of terrorism is to send a message, not to defeat the enemy. terrorists do not generally target high-up government officials, but innocent civilians.
- Explains that the u.s. department of state defines terrorism as the calculated use of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or intimidate governments or societies in pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.
- Cites fedi, namuezi, laurelia nootens, vincent vandendriessche, and frederic casier. terrorism? belgian red cross.
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