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Violent Extremism in US History-Kevin Neller

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Violent Extremism in US History-Kevin Neller

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The attacks of September 11, 2001 were the most deadly acts of violent extremism in US history. This video here is filled with a roller coaster of emotions as he explains the day of the attacks. When thinking of this day, I can remember exactly where I was, what I was doing, and how others around me were reacting. Being from New Jersey, hundreds of families around me were directly affected by this tragedy losing loved ones. I am proud to be an American and we show who we are coming together as one during this horrible tragedy.

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How do people become violent extremists?

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How do people become violent extremists?

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It is upsetting that people become violent extremists because they feel alone and don't have a sense of belonging, which makes them want to hurt others.

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This is a very cool interactive tool, but I couldn't help but notice the irony in the FBI description of propaganda; this entire exercise is a type of propaganda, targeting people with the objective of getting them to adopt their point of view. No one wants to be puppet.

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Everyone wants to feel happy and needed and that they are part of a group, and unfortunately violent extremists go about this through the completion of violent acts. This allows them to feel affiliated and fulfilled. Mastering skills can promote a sense of self-worth and feeling significant promotes a feeling of importance. They also feel like their lives are more interesting because of this, and feel that their life has a purpose because they are responding to a higher calling.

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I like the idea incorporating a game into this site to engage viewers. What caught my attention was the last bullet point in this picture - "Violent extremists sometimes twist religious teachings and other beliefs to support their own goals."
I am often reluctant to tell people that I am Muslim for this very reason. The Islamic religion has been tarnished by extremist groups like ISIS, who claim to be Muslim, but are not TRULY Muslim. Islam is a religion of peace and does not call for the slaughtering of innocent lives, but this is what many people see in the media and choose to believe.

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As a New Yorker, 9/11 still is a day that is hard because it hits so close to home. Whenever I see the Pre-2011 skyline of my city, even just in an episode of FRIENDS, I am immediately brought back to that day, the things I felt, the way if affected me. I was just 5 years old, but my Dad was there as a first responder, my neighbor, a member of FDNY died, and my boyfriend was in Afghanistan fighting the extremist that caused this tragedy. The Twin Towers stand as a symbol now for our country's resilience, my city's strength and a true sign of what it means to be an American.

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50+ Violent Extremist Groups - Tina Shanahan

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50+ Violent Extremist Groups - Tina Shanahan

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After a while, you just start bunching them all together. Nowadays, when I hear that there was another bombing or a terrorist attack, I automatically just assume ISIS. I knew there were other groups, but I think it's too much for the brain to comprehend that there are SO MANY terrorist organizations out there... and those are just the ones that they are aware of. Fifty large organizations of people, whose main goal is to cause death and destruction. Think about that. How did we, as humans, get so far off track?

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I didn't consider cell phones as a way that violent extremists use to contact people to join them. I've only ever heard of people being recruited in person or after watching videos, or as young children. It is fascinating (and alarming) how violent extremism is keeping up with technology to further their goals.

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Group think is an integral part of Violent Extremism. Without this the groups would fight among themselves rather then focusing on the target that their leader has proposed. It would also allow for emotions to get in the way of their mission which would make it very hard for their leader to control all aspects of the group.

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"Violent extremist groups often work in secret, not only because their activities and plans are illegal, but also because they want to keep out other opinions." I feel like this tactic is one of the ones used most often and can be extremely powerful because it discourages others to share different opinions.

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It is eye opening to realize there are these "targets" all around the world where extremist feel they must attack. Violent extremists terrorize areas they feel insult, intimidate or interfere with their so called agenda.

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"Extremist propaganda can be found anywhere, but violent extremists today often use online tools like e-mail, social media, websites, forums, and blogs." Violent extremists use these channels to support their message. It is an easier and larger way to spread a message and target a specific audience.

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FBI | Countering Violent Extremism | Don't be a puppet

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Instructions: Go through the five numbered sections in order. Free the puppet in each section and make all of the boxes turn white. Then you will earn an FBI certificate.

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Violent extremism is “encouraging, condoning, justifying, or supporting the commission of a violent act to achieve political, ideological, religious, social, or economic goals.”

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The attack on The World Trade Center was something that has been targeted for a long time now. With the previous temp to put a bomb in the garage we knew that the objective was bigger, the impact that it has had on many people to this day is indescribable.

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"people become violent extremists, but it often happens when someone is trying to fill a deep personal need. For example, a person may feel alone or lack meaning and purpose in life." I agree with this passage beccause my cousins are the violent as hell and i think they are that way because they dad is the same way but he is locked so because they are lonely and dont have they dad around they only do what they know and what makes them feel better.

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Violent extremist groups are very susceptible to group think because the leader of the group is rarely challenged. Offerings of different ideas or beliefs are not accepted in violent extremist groups and other opinions are not welcomed. The shared assumptions about their decisions and actions causes the members to avoid feelings of guilt or shame about their violet and unethical actions.

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Symbols have been very powerful throughout many years. In America the American flag is very important because we live in a patriotic community. If other people do things such as burn it, tag it with graffiti, it is seen as a great sign of disrespect. I can only imagine what other countries do to the American flag that do not have a good relationship with the U.S. Other flags such as the Confederate flag is a symbol that can trigger emotion, hate, and fear because this flag was used frequently by white supremacist back in the day.

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After playing https://cve.fbi.gov/home.html
offer a comment or response here, using a screenshot from the interactive to analyze what you learned.