Is It Domestic Terrorism: Discuss

Is It Domestic Terrorism: Discuss

Is It Domestic Terrorism: Discuss

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In this Discussion, you are to examine the definition of domestic terrorism and consider each of its components. Why do you think a community is or is not at risk for such acts of violence? What preventive measures could you recommend to improve the safety of your community? Is preventing domestic terrorism through environmental design (e.g., TSA, metal detectors, building border walls, CCTV) sufficient to deter would-be assassins? What are ramifications of implementing heightened security measures? Review one of the public mass murder cases. How might that particular incident been prevented or at least minimized?

In this Discussion you will address the sociological impact of domestic terrorism.

To prepare

• Analyze the definition and components of domestic terrorism from the Learning Resources.
• Choose a case from the headlines (within the last 2 years) where there was some sort of mass violence.
• If you are unable to find an acceptable case, choose one of the following from the Week 9 Case Studies found in the Week 9 Resources area:
  • Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting
  • Sandy Hook school shooting
  • San Bernardino mass shooting
  • Ft. Hood shooting
• Do a mini literature search on the topic (2–3 articles).

• Identify the case you selected.
• Answer the following questions:
  • Based on your research, do you think that your selected topic was a case of domestic terrorism? Support your answer with evidence.
  • What is the sociological impact of domestic terrorism?
• Explain using evidence.

http://www.aabb.org/programs/disasterresponse/Pages/default.aspx

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Hickey, E.W. 2014. Personal Research.

United States Homicide Rates, 1987–2014

(Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter)

U.S. Dept. of Justice, FBI

Uniform Crime Report 2015

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Week 9 Assignment Scenarios

The United States is an open society, which means we allow people to move freely about the nation. This makes defending the country from within a difficult proposition. There has been much discussion as to best practices to use in defending and protecting our nation. How do we know when someone means to do harm to the United States? Consider the following possible scenarios. Do they appear to be legitimate threats to our national security?

1. Mark, a 70-year-old former business owner, sends frequent angry messages to the President of the United States. The messages escalate in frustration and anger. Veiled threats are made toward the president and members of Congress, demanding that we have more transparency in government and less taxes.

2. Jim is a computer hacker who enjoys breaking into other people’s accounts, including corporate accounts. He knows how to access confidential government documents as well as the social security numbers of millions of Americans.

3. Ken served in Iraq but was discharged after having disagreements with his superiors. He lives alone and is angry at the way illegal aliens are allowed to remain in the U.S. and receive benefits. Ken lets off steam by going into the woods to fire his AR-15. He has recently joined a neo-Nazi organization and attends rallies in support of American rights.

4. Malik, an American citizen, has recently converted to Islam. He frequently visits websites sympathetic to radical jihadists and is planning on visiting relatives in the Middle East. He is employed, married, and has two children. He feels that Sharia law should be recognized in the United States.

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