'You should be scared of us.' As Americans reel from mass shootings, law enforcement officials and experts on extremism are taking increasing notice of the sprawling online space devoted to guns and gun rights.
The gunman who perpetrated, for example, claimed in a rambling racist diatribe that he was radicalized when pandemic boredom led him to far-right social media groups and tactical training videos he found online.
Elected leaders in some states are considering how to address the internet’s role in radicalizing extremists. New York lawmakers, for example, recently introduced legislation to require social media companies to set policies on “hateful conduct” and to create mechanisms for users to report disturbing posts they may read.
“The message quickly becomes ‘the government is coming to take your guns and leave you undefended,’” Hood said. That’s despite the obvious political challenges that even modest attempts at gun control face in the U.S. Despite a long and growing list of mass shootings, gun rights have not been restricted in any significant way in the U.S. in decades.
Contacted by the Associated Press, one website selling ghost gun kits responded with a statement saying “all questions” about regulating firearms amount to “naked attempts to disarm traditional Americans, weaponize the government against them, and subject them to the ignorant and vicious tools of federal power.”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Stay Cool This Summer With Vibrant, Floral, Easy-to-Make GranitaStay cool this summer with vibrant, floral, easy-to-make granita.
Weiterlesen »
8 Gripping Beach Reads to Cool Off With This SummerReady for some summer reading? peaksandpages recommends 8 gripping titles perfect for digging into by the beach or pool.
Weiterlesen »
Samsung has kind of confirmed Galaxy Watch 5 range will lose a very cool featureICYMI: An update for the Samsung Health app has revealed the most important details about the Galaxy Watch 5 range.
Weiterlesen »
The Best Cologne for Men, According to 10 Cool DadsThis collection of favorite scents has something for every sensibility, just in time for Father’s Day gifts.
Weiterlesen »
Mama Kin and the rebirth of cool in downtown San JoseCafe Stritch may be gone, but Mama Kin owner Andrew Saman aims to recreate a place for live music and good food.
Weiterlesen »
Tesla Paid a PR Firm to Monitor Employees Online: ReportTesla reportedly paid a PR firm to monitor its employees online, focusing on labor organizers
Weiterlesen »