Outside, they do organizer’s targeted drones strikes, special force operation against terrorism. Pretty sure it’s a documented fact.
Inside? I am naive enough to believe that they don’t beside some leeway from the prosecution when elite cops involved in counter terrorism shoot someone
Provide a high enough standard of living that extremism costs an individual too much to engage in. This may sound a bit dystopian but a fat and happy populace is much easier to govern than a starving and desperate one.
Also, education - not like nationalistic bullshit education but a general education that leads people to nuture their empathy and social awareness. When people see desperate situations and no effort to address them they’re more likely to turn to extremism then if they’re aware of an effort (even if it’s ineffective) because if there’s an effort ongoing the politically active will be more likely to join the effort rather than fighting the establishment.
Lastly, a non-shitty election system that makes everyone (not just swing state voters) feel like their voice is being heard. If you don’t think you’ll be able to effect change within the system you’re more likely to turn to extremism.
This has got to be the best answer yet…If you can or want to could you expand a little bit so I can read more…if not I understand…no sarcasm.
This may sound a bit dystopian but a fat and happy populace is much easier to govern than a starving and desperate one.
Brave New World
It is not bad per se. It should be the goal of every government to make all people fat and happy. The problem is, it is enough to only make >50% happy.
Depends on the root cause. If the terrorism comes from a place of desperation for liberation or emancipation, addressing the underlying material conditions would prevent that kind of terrorism. A great example of that is Apartheid South Africa and Ireland. On the other hand, if the terrorism comes from a place of Fascism, like ISIS or the KKK, I think funding progressive and democratic opposition and also education would have the most positive effect. Holding the terrorists responsible for their actions and jailing them accordingly is really important, but to solve the underlying cause is critical to end it entirely. Otherwise, if the root cause isn’t addressed, there is no reason to believe the terrorism will stop.
They don’t.
Terrorism is an inchoate concept. History is written by the victors. American terrorists dumped tea in Boston Harbor, but they were freedom fighters and revolutionaries because they prevailed. On the flip side, Israel killed a terrorist. How do I know they were a terrorist? Because Israel wouldn’t have killed them otherwise.
Overall, other responders have good answers - equal rights, freedoms, and opportunities. Plenty of bread and circuses. I can’t be motivated to be a terrorist because I would sacrifice too much changing the status quo.