Ravings of a Long Haired Dude

Left- and Right-Wing Extremism

1Blogging Circle of Friends prompt:

It's been 20 years since 9/11 . Do you feel the battle against terrorism is better off or is it worse?
Do you think we've got a handle on far-right extremism or are we in over our heads?

20 years ago today we were attacked in the worst act of war by a terrorist organization on our own soil. Since then many new security measures have been implemented. We also have military drones that can reach out and attack terrorists where they live and congregate. These things make it much harder for foreign terrorists to attack us here at home and at our embassies and other places.

Though effective,drones have their disadvantages. The risk of civilian casualties is high. There is also the problem of faulty intelligence causing innocent people to be targeted.

I believe that extremism is a serious danger. The prompt asks about far right extremism. The far right is attracting more attention right now. Far right extremists are getting bolder.

There is a history of far left extremism in this country as well. There is always a chance that they could become more active. Some examples of far left extremism include The Weather Underground   in the US, and the Red Army Faction  , or Baader-Meinhoff Gang, in Europe. These groups were most active during the early 1970s.

Though I am personally more liberal than conservative, I see danger from both extremes.

I find it interesting that the Weather Channel gave one of its shows the same name as a terrorist organization. Was it to make a statement, or did they just not realize it?
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I wrote a short dystopic piece a while back about what might happen if right-wing militant groups got out of control. Somebody got offended within 15 minutes. I ended up making it private in order to keep from causing arguments. If anyone wants to read it, let me know in a comment here, or email me. I will give you the passkey. It really isn't All that controversial.

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