Fact check: Who has committed more terrorist and murders, left or right wing ?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that right-wing extremism is a greater threat in terms of terrorist attacks and murders, with sources ^[1], ^[2], and ^[3] all supporting this claim ^{[1] [2] [3]}. According to ^[3], since 2002, right-wing ideologies have fueled more than 70% of all extremist attacks and domestic terror plots in the U.S. ^[3]. Additionally, ^[4] reports that when excluding the 9/11 attacks, right-wing extremists account for 63% of the murders, Islamist extremists for 23%, and left-wing extremists for 10% ^[4]. Furthermore, ^[5] states that in 2021, domestic extremists killed at least 29 people in the US, with 26 of those murders committed by right-wing extremists ^[5]. Left-wing radicals are less likely to engage in violent acts, as suggested by ^[1] and ^{[1] [1]}. However, it is essential to consider the context and specific time frames, as the data can vary significantly, such as the high number of murders committed by Islamist extremists in the 9/11 attacks ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context is the definition of terrorism and extremist attacks, which can vary across sources and affect the comparison of violence between left-wing and right-wing groups ^[1]. Additionally, the time frame considered is crucial, as the data can change significantly when excluding specific events, such as the 9/11 attacks ^[4]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the role of Islamist extremists in committing terrorist attacks, are also essential to consider, as they have been responsible for a significant number of murders in certain time frames ^[4]. Moreover, the partisan differences in perceptions of political violence should be taken into account, as Republicans and Democrats may have different views on the issue ^[6]. The rise of social media and partisan division can also contribute to the increase in political violence, making it essential to consider these factors when analyzing the data ^[7].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading, as it does not provide a clear definition of terrorism and extremist attacks, and does not consider the specific time frames and contexts ^[1]. The statement may also be biased, as it implies that left-wing groups are more violent, which is not supported by the majority of the analyses ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The sources that support the idea that right-wing extremism is a greater threat, such as ^[1], ^[2], and ^[3], may be underrepresented in the original statement, while sources that suggest left-wing radicals are more violent may be overrepresented ^[1]. Overall, it is essential to consider multiple sources and viewpoints to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue and avoid potential misinformation and bias ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [8] [6] [7]}.