Explain the difference between extremism and terrorism

What will be an ideal response?


The Constitution allows people to hold extremist beliefs, no matter how radical they may be. It also allows people to voice those beliefs most of the time, as long as they are not talking about engaging in crime or supporting a terrorist group. Terrorism involves criminal activity, which is why American law enforcement is concerned with the subject. People are free to be extremists, but they are not allowed to engage in criminal activity. Still, the line between constitutional rights and behavior is sometimes very thin. Freedom of speech serves as an example. The Supreme Court has said that people connected with a terrorist organization are not exercising their right to free speech if they write or speak in support of the group. This is a crime. Subsequent court opinion stated that a person not connected with the terrorist group has a right to speak in favor of its activities even when such activity assists the group.

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