Domestic terrorism a menace we can't ignore
... We have a serious domestic terrorism threat on our hands. This threat has been coddled for far too long ...
The origins of today’s domestic terrorism reach back centuries to the white supremacy that justified and institutionalized slavery before our nation was even founded. This white nationalism expresses itself in multiple forms — neo-Confederates, anti-government/anti-police groups like the Boogaloos, neo-Nazis, heavily armed militias, and so-called “patriot” groups.
... Trump gained his exalted status with these groups by giving voice to their deep fear that political and economic power in America is slipping from the white majority and advancing policies to bolster white power, like restricting immigration ...
... the perpetrators of the Capitol attack need to be prosecuted to the greatest extent the law allows.
... investigations must extend to all those who planned and funded the violence ...
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Commentary-Domestic-terrorism-is-a-menace-we-15906824.php
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