Which commits more attacks in the USA, right or left extremist?
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1. Summary of the results
The analyses provided suggest that right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and deadly than left-wing violence in the USA [1]. According to these sources, approximately 75% to 80% of U.S. domestic terrorism deaths since 2001 were caused by right-wing extremism [1]. In contrast, left-wing terrorists are responsible for about 2% of murders [2]. However, it is essential to note that politically motivated violence is rare in the United States, accounting for only 0.35% of all murders since 1975 [2]. Some sources also highlight the importance of considering the global perspective on conflict and violence, mentioning a rise in attacks carried out by actors with far-right, white nationalist, or anti-Muslim beliefs in Western Europe and North America [3].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A key missing context in the original statement is the definition of domestic violent extremism and the threat landscape, which is discussed by the FBI source [4]. Additionally, the Strategic Intelligence Assessment and Data on Domestic Terrorism report is mentioned, but its specific findings are not provided [5]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the claim that the violence problem is on the Left, citing various incidents of Antifa violence, are also presented [6]. However, this source does not provide a balanced view of the data and focuses primarily on left-wing violence. It is crucial to consider multiple sources and evaluate the credibility of each analysis to form a comprehensive understanding of the issue. For instance, the source that argues right-wing terrorists account for 63% of murders, and left-wing terrorists account for about 10% when excluding the 9/11 attacks, provides a different perspective on the comparison of right and left extremist attacks [2].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may be misleading or biased as it does not provide a clear definition of what constitutes a "right or left extremist" attack, which could lead to misinterpretation of the data. Furthermore, some sources may have a political agenda, such as the source that designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization without providing a balanced view of the data [6]. The sources that suggest right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and deadly than left-wing violence may be influenced by a liberal or progressive perspective, while the sources that argue the violence problem is on the Left may be influenced by a conservative perspective [1] [6]. It is essential to evaluate the credibility and potential biases of each source to form an accurate understanding of the issue [1] [2] [6] [3] [4] [5].