Opinion | Brian Michael Jenkins: How the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests could give rise to terrorism. - NBCNewsTHINK
Can America do it again? Perhaps. Lawmakers have at least begun to debate legislative priorities related to police violence and systemic racism. President Donald Trump has brought those angry at being left behind by globalization and technological change into the political system, also an important step.
Adding to the radicalizing ferment of this pandemic are the widespread anguish and anger over systemic racism and police brutality. At the same time, the political establishment has not proved capable of calming passions for many years. The U.S. response to the pandemic has further cleaved an already deeply divided society. Whether to impose and maintain shutdowns to slow the spread of the virus, whether to wear masks, even whether there is a pandemic — all these have become heated partisan issues. For some, their views are deeply held; mandates of any kind are seen as an assault on one’s inalienable rights.
There are no vaccines for viral venom or collective madness. Deliverance, it seems, must come from our own common sense and sense of community. Sadly, like personal protective equipment, these often seem to be in short supply.Brian Michael Jenkins began researching terrorism for the nonpartisan, nonprofit RAND Corporation in 1972. He is a senior adviser to the president of RAND and directs the National Transportation Security Center at the Mineta Transportation Institute.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Here's why this recession has been different from any otherThe Covid-19 pandemic era is setting new standards for what an economic downturn looks like.
Weiterlesen »
12 fun kids' face masks for the COVID-19 pandemicThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children ages 2 and older wear a face mask when in public or around people who don't live with them.
Weiterlesen »
Brooks Brothers to Proceed With $325M Sale to SPARC GroupThe centuries-old retailer will be sold to SPARC, the ABG-Simon Property Group joint venture, but vendors and employees ponder their future.
Weiterlesen »
Pregnant in a pandemic: How COVID-19 stress may affect growing babiesA small survey found that stress among pregnant women has tripled since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Weiterlesen »
Sharon Stone blames non-mask wearers for her sister Kelly's COVID-19 battleSharon Stone laid the blame on non-mask wearers for her sister Kelly getting coronavirus and shared the harrowing reality of hospital rooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Weiterlesen »