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==History== |
==History== |
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The first modern aspects of right wing terrorism began to take shape when in 1865, the [[KKK|Klu Klux Klan]] was founded and its attacks on the black community began [http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-files/ideology/ku-klux-klan in earnest.] In the 1960s in Ireland, [[The Troubles|The Troubles]] resulted in strings of deadly attacks over religious ideology, among other things, of catholic and protestant factions. |
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By 1993, right-wing terrorism from [[al qaeda| Al Qaeda]] led to the bombing of the [[1993 world trace center|World Trade Center]]. In 2000, a second successful attack by Al Qaeda saw the [[bombing of the uss cole|Bombing of the USS Cole]] while the ship was in harbor, with 17 sailors killed and 39 injured. |
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On [[9/11 attack|September 11, 2001]], Al Qaeda suicide bombers attacked the world trade towers, the pentagon and a fourth target which was never reached, due to the [[flight 93|astounding courage]] of passangers on Flight 93. Immediatly messages from Al-Qaeda's stated leader, [[osama bin laden| Osama bin Laden]] Made no qualms that these attacks were religious. This has been the most destructive attack on the US in ages, from any source, and it was fully guided by extreme-rightwing forces in the middle east. |
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Right-wing terrorism came to widespread attention after the [[August 1980 Bologna bombing]], when a group of right-wing terrorists exploded a bomb at a railroad station in Bologna, Italy, killing 84 people and injuring more than 180. Two months later, a [[Oktoberfest#Incidents|right-wing terrorist attack in Munich, Germany]] killed the attacker and 14 other people, injuring 215. Fears of an on-going campaign of major right-wing terrorist attacks did not materialize.<ref name="Aubrey, p. 45"/> |
Right-wing terrorism came to widespread attention after the [[August 1980 Bologna bombing]], when a group of right-wing terrorists exploded a bomb at a railroad station in Bologna, Italy, killing 84 people and injuring more than 180. Two months later, a [[Oktoberfest#Incidents|right-wing terrorist attack in Munich, Germany]] killed the attacker and 14 other people, injuring 215. Fears of an on-going campaign of major right-wing terrorist attacks did not materialize.<ref name="Aubrey, p. 45"/> |
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During the 1980s, more than 75 right-wing extremists were prosecuted for acts of terrorism, although they carried out only six attacks during the decade.<ref name="Smith, pp. 25-26">Smith, pp. 25-26</ref> The success of law enforcement in capturing and preventing terrorists has been credited to their efforts to investigate terrorists before they turned to violence.<ref name="Smith, pp. 25-26"/> [[Oklahoma City bombing|The April 19, 1995 attack]] on the Murrah federal building in Oklahoma, by the right-wing extremist [[Timothy McVeigh]], which killed 168 people, would become the worst domestic terrorist attack in American history.<ref>Michael, p. 107</ref> It was reported he had ties to a Michigan militia group.<ref>Marks, p. 103</ref> |
During the 1980s, more than 75 right-wing extremists were prosecuted for acts of terrorism, although they carried out only six attacks during the decade.<ref name="Smith, pp. 25-26">Smith, pp. 25-26</ref> The success of law enforcement in capturing and preventing terrorists has been credited to their efforts to investigate terrorists before they turned to violence.<ref name="Smith, pp. 25-26"/> [[Oklahoma City bombing|The April 19, 1995 attack]] on the Murrah federal building in Oklahoma, by the right-wing extremist [[Timothy McVeigh]], which killed 168 people, would become the worst domestic terrorist attack in American history.<ref>Michael, p. 107</ref> It was reported he had ties to a Michigan militia group.<ref>Marks, p. 103</ref> |
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On May 31, 2010, [[Assassination of George Tiller| Dr. George Tiller]] Was shot and killed by Scott Roeder, a conservative who believed he had to to save babies. Many right wing groups actively [[Murder_of_George_Tiller#Reactions_to_Tiller.27s_killing|supported Roeder's]] actions extremely vocally and publicly. |
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==Notes== |
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Revision as of 14:35, 21 January 2011
Right-wing terrorism draws its inspiration from a variety of ideologies and beliefs, including neo-fascism, neo-Nazism, racism and opposition to foreigners and immigration. Incidents of this type of terrorism have been sporadic with little or no international cooperation.[1] Their actions are generally poorly coordinated and there are few identifiable organizations. Modern right wing terrorism began to appear in western Europe in the 1980s and in eastern Europe following the collapse of Communism.[2]
Right-wing terrorists generally are inspired by 19th century and early 20th century nationalist writers such as Arthur de Gobineau, Houston Stewart Chamberlain and Heinrich von Treitschke.[3] The core of this movement includes neo-fascist skinheads, right-wing hooligans, youth sympathisers and intellectual guides who believe that the state must rid itself of foreign elements in order to protect rightful citizens.[4] However, they usually lack a rigid ideology.[3]
History
Right-wing terrorism came to widespread attention after the August 1980 Bologna bombing, when a group of right-wing terrorists exploded a bomb at a railroad station in Bologna, Italy, killing 84 people and injuring more than 180. Two months later, a right-wing terrorist attack in Munich, Germany killed the attacker and 14 other people, injuring 215. Fears of an on-going campaign of major right-wing terrorist attacks did not materialize.[1]
In 1983, Gordon Kahl, a Posse Comitatus activist, killed two federal marshals and was later killed by police. Also that year, the white nationalist revolutionary group The Order (also known as the Brüder Schweigen or Silent Brotherhood) became involved with terrorism, including: robbing a sex shop, several banks and armored cars;[5] bombing a theater and a synagogue; and murdering radio talk show host Alan Berg.[6][7]
During the 1980s, more than 75 right-wing extremists were prosecuted for acts of terrorism, although they carried out only six attacks during the decade.[8] The success of law enforcement in capturing and preventing terrorists has been credited to their efforts to investigate terrorists before they turned to violence.[8] The April 19, 1995 attack on the Murrah federal building in Oklahoma, by the right-wing extremist Timothy McVeigh, which killed 168 people, would become the worst domestic terrorist attack in American history.[9] It was reported he had ties to a Michigan militia group.[10]
Notes
- ^ a b Aubrey, p. 45
- ^ Moghadam, p. 57
- ^ a b Moghadam, p. 58
- ^ Moghadam, pp. 57-58
- ^ "Free the Order Rally". Southern Poverty Law Center. Spring 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-17.
- ^ "Death List Names Given to US Jury". New York Times. September 17, 1985. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
- ^ Morris Dees and Steve Fiffer. Hate on Trial: The Case Against America's Most Dangerous Neo-Nazi. Villard Books, 1993. page xiiv
- ^ a b Smith, pp. 25-26
- ^ Michael, p. 107
- ^ Marks, p. 103
References
- Aubrey, Stefan M. The New Dimension of International Terrorism. Zurich: vdf Hochschulverlag AG, 2004. ISBN 3728129496
- Marks, Kathy. Faces of Right Wing Extremism. Boston: Branden Publishing, 2006. ISBN 978-0828320160.
- Michael, George. Confronting Right-wing Extremism and Terrorism in the USA. New York: Routledge, 2003 ISBN 041531500X
- Moghadam, Assaf. The Roots of Terrorism. New York: Infobase Publishing, 2006. ISBN 0791083071
- Smith, Brent L. Terrorism in America: Pipe Bombs and Pipe Dreams. Albany: SUNY Press, 1994 ISBN 0791417603