Unmasking Domestic Terrorism: The Danger Within Americas Borders

Abstract

Module 4 Discussion: Terrorism My understanding of terrorism started with a perception that ignored existence of domestic terrorism. By domestic terrorism I mean existence of an ill motive citizen that can engage in dangerous acts like bombing a nation’s public utility like building (white house, banks, churches) aimed at harming the people within such buildings or just for the sake of costing the economy unnecessary expenses. I also argue domestic terrorism from engaging in criminal acts within U.S. Soils aimed at coercing a civilian population or negatively influence the conduct of the government while one is an American citizen living within America. I believed that no such a character can exists within America. However my understanding on terrorism have changed with time most especially after reading “An ordinary American Terrorist” that offer clear insights on the existence of domestic terrorists that costs American economy a great deal. Unlike my previous assumption that only external terrorists like Obama Bin Laden can harm America and its citizens, the article helped understand that domestic terrorists are more dangerous than the external ones as have clear understanding of their targets and can cause adverse effects without expecting any forms of suspicions. I feel most concerned about the dangers that these domestic terrorists expose to their fellow citizens and their nation as a whole which demands intervention of the right parties to identify them before causing harm. What governmental agency is in charge of leading the fight against terrorism? The fight against terrorism is a collective responsibility for all American. It is open that the FBI is the leading federal law enforcement agency that enhances investigation and prevention of domestic and international terrorism acts (Siegel, 2015). However, American government through the leadership and guidance of President George W. Bush facilitated establishment and creation of the Department of Homeland Security to enhance protection of Americans against terrorism (Dahl, 2021). Following the adverse effects...