M5D1: Special-Interest Extremists
Module 5
Deforestation protesters marching with placards. Special-interest terrorists seek to resolve specific issues, rather than effect widespread political change. For example, radical environmental activists may employ illegal tactics that cost industries millions of dollars. However, it is also argued that the government and industries often respond by publicly branding radical environmental activists with the pejorative term of “eco-terrorists (Links to an external site.).”
Arresting and prosecuting these sorts of activities under the guise of “terrorism (Links to an external site.)” affords the government many investigative and prosecutorial advantages, while it also stifles political dissent to protect private economic gain at the expense of the environment (Links to an external site.).
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
Discuss the attributes of single-interest extremists and the controversy regarding sentence enhancement
After reviewing the assignments, Module Notes One, Module Notes Two, and videos in the Learning & Assessment Activities page, you will have a better understanding of the many issues which surround defining single-interest extremism and sentence enhancement.
Please respond to the following:
Present an argument based on the facts of your case that either supports or does not support the necessity of terrorism sentence enhancement.
Do you believe the sentence was fair or appropriate?
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