Should Black Lives Matter be considered a terrorist group?

[Mazel]

A domestic terrorist organization is defined by the FBI as:

"Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature." -Copied directly from FBI website

Organizations such as the KKK fall into this category but weirdly, the most destructive political movement in the 21st century responsible for billions of dollars worth of property damage, countless attacks on innocent people and police, and violent rhetoric among MANY more horrible things they have done isn't a domestic terrorist organization. WHY?

Personally I do support equality for all races, and the idea that "Black Lives Matter"in the purest form is great, I know that in some areas of society there is few blacks represented, I like the words they officially speak. Their actions are another story though, the politicians are scared to speak badly of them because of the name of the organization.

If I built out an organization named Catz Rule which on the website claimsWe are an organization dedicated to spreading the word on how great cats and kittens are however in our demonstrations we attacked innocent people, burned down businesses, and were responsible for the death of hundreds of cats, we would be known as a terrorist organization. The same should be for BLM, it is a sad truth that they are treated better because they are black, that is horrible, as I said ALL races should be treated equally, they are a hate/domestic terrorist organization and should be seen as such.

Thanks for reading, please continue the thread, tell me if you agree or disagree and why.

[The Reformed American Republic]

I think there isn't enough evidence to say that they are a terrorist group. Do they have upstarts within though? Yes.

[Punished UMN]

This is a silly definition. Terrorism is only violence against civilians for the purpose of causing terror among the population.

[Thanatttynia]

No

[Heloin]

No

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[The Reformed American Republic]

This is a silly definition. Terrorism is only violence against civilians for the purpose of causing terror among the population.

That too. I need evidence that shows BLM seeks to do this.

[Picairn]

Provide credible evidence for your serious allegations with news articles within the green zone of this chart, before I can make a judgement on their actions.

[Japan and Pacific States]

A domestic terrorist organization is defined by the FBI as:

"Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature." -Copied directly from FBI website

Organizations such as the KKK fall into this category but weirdly, the most destructive political movement in the 21st century responsible for billions of dollars worth of property damage, countless attacks on innocent people and police, and violent rhetoric among MANY more horrible things they have done isn't a domestic terrorist organization. WHY?

Personally I do support equality for all races, and the idea that "Black Lives Matter"in the purest form is great, I know that in some areas of society there is few blacks represented, I like the words they officially speak. Their actions are another story though, the politicians are scared to speak badly of them because of the name of the organization.

If I built out an organization named Catz Rule which on the website claimsWe are an organization dedicated to spreading the word on how great cats and kittens are however in our demonstrations we attacked innocent people, burned down businesses, and were responsible for the death of hundreds of cats, we would be known as a terrorist organization. The same should be for BLM, it is a sad truth that they are treated better because they are black, that is horrible, as I said ALL races should be treated equally, they are a hate/domestic terrorist organization and should be seen as such.

Thanks for reading, please continue the thread, tell me if you agree or disagree and why.

Black lives matter has recently in the past few months, mirrored ISIS in certain aspects in that they have torn down statues(ISIS tore down ancient statues in museums and destroyed ancient cities). They're an organisation which has done comparably worse with absolutely annihilating race relations in the United States and in the UK. They're certainly a terror organisation without question, as is antifa, at this point both are one and the same.

[Rusozak]

Didn't we already have a whole thread on this that had a pretty clear conclusion?

[Picairn]

Black lives matter has recently in the past few months, mirrored ISIS in certain aspects in that they have torn down statues(ISIS tore down ancient statues in museums and destroyed ancient cities). They're an organisation which has done comparably worse with absolutely annihilating race relations in the United States and in the UK. They're certainly a terror organisation without question, as is antifa, at this point both are one and the same.

So no evidence then?

[The Reformed American Republic]

A domestic terrorist organization is defined by the FBI as:

Organizations such as the KKK fall into this category but weirdly, the most destructive political movement in the 21st century responsible for billions of dollars worth of property damage, countless attacks on innocent people and police, and violent rhetoric among MANY more horrible things they have done isn't a domestic terrorist organization. WHY?

Personally I do support equality for all races, and the idea that "Black Lives Matter"in the purest form is great, I know that in some areas of society there is few blacks represented, I like the words they officially speak. Their actions are another story though, the politicians are scared to speak badly of them because of the name of the organization.

If I built out an organization named Catz Rule which on the website claimsWe are an organization dedicated to spreading the word on how great cats and kittens are however in our demonstrations we attacked innocent people, burned down businesses, and were responsible for the death of hundreds of cats, we would be known as a terrorist organization. The same should be for BLM, it is a sad truth that they are treated better because they are black, that is horrible, as I said ALL races should be treated equally, they are a hate/domestic terrorist organization and should be seen as such.

Thanks for reading, please continue the thread, tell me if you agree or disagree and why.

Black lives matter has recently in the past few months, mirrored ISIS in certain aspects in that they have torn down statues(ISIS tore down ancient statues in museums and destroyed ancient cities). They're an organisation which has done comparably worse with absolutely annihilating race relations in the United States and in the UK. They're certainly a terror organisation without question, as is antifa, at this point both are one and the same.

Many within are Marxist loons, but I think "terrorism" requires more than some skirmishes and statue teardowns. I have no love for BLM but terrorism is not a label that is taken lightly.

[Deacarsia]

Yea, “Black Lives Matter” should be considered a terrorist group.

[Japan and Pacific States]

Black lives matter has recently in the past few months, mirrored ISIS in certain aspects in that they have torn down statues(ISIS tore down ancient statues in museums and destroyed ancient cities). They're an organisation which has done comparably worse with absolutely annihilating race relations in the United States and in the UK. They're certainly a terror organisation without question, as is antifa, at this point both are one and the same.

So no evidence then?

I'm not your search engine. Find it yourself or don't continue the conversation.

Black lives matter has recently in the past few months, mirrored ISIS in certain aspects in that they have torn down statues(ISIS tore down ancient statues in museums and destroyed ancient cities). They're an organisation which has done comparably worse with absolutely annihilating race relations in the United States and in the UK. They're certainly a terror organisation without question, as is antifa, at this point both are one and the same.

Many within are Marxist loons, but I think "terrorism" requires more than some skirmishes and statue teardowns. I have no love for BLM but terrorism is not a label that is taken lightly.

They've certainly done enough in the US and UK to warrant it, it takes merely a search on bing to see it.

[Aeritai]

Yeah I don't think this thread is going to end well...

[Latvijas Otra Republika]

Yea, “Black Lives Matter” should be considered a terrorist group.

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[Heloin]

So no evidence then?

I'm not your search engine. Find it yourself or don't continue the conversation.

Many within are Marxist loons, but I think "terrorism" requires more than some skirmishes and statue teardowns. I have no love for BLM but terrorism is not a label that is taken lightly.

They've certainly done enough in the US and UK to warrant it, it takes merely a search on bing to see it.

Let me load up the ye olde Internet Explorer for this.

[Catsfern]

I wouldn't say the general BLM movement in and of itself is terrorism, but I would say some individuals are using it as a reason to commit acts that would be considered terrorism

[Shazbotdom]

So no evidence then?

I'm not your search engine. Find it yourself or don't continue the conversation.

That...is NOT how debate works. You made the claim, now you need to back it up.

[Fedel]

This is a silly definition. Terrorism is only violence against civilians for the purpose of causing terror among the population.

Would you say it's impossible that some members of BLM believe that causing terror among the population is a viable path to their ultimate goal, similar to how many members of the KKK or Islamic terrorist organizations believing that causing terror among the population is a viable path to theirs? Just curious.

[Atheris]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha, hoooooooo...

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

No.

[Atheris]

So no evidence then?

I'm not your search engine. Find it yourself or don't continue the conversation.

...You're aware the burden of proof lies on you, right?

[Japan and Pacific States]

I'm not your search engine. Find it yourself or don't continue the conversation.

That...is NOT how debate works. You made the claim, now you need to back it up.

Never said I was debating I've spent enough time on twitter to know that anyone who refutes my point with "evidence please" is clearly asking to have said evidence spoon fed to them. Making them look for the evidence is more.... How would one put this.... Effective. In proving the point. And I'm sick of doing everything for someone who screams "EviDEncE PlEESe"

[Fennoscandia Union]

Black lives matter has recently in the past few months, mirrored ISIS in certain aspects in that they have torn down statues(ISIS tore down ancient statues in museums and destroyed ancient cities). They're an organisation which has done comparably worse with absolutely annihilating race relations in the United States and in the UK. They're certainly a terror organisation without question, as is antifa, at this point both are one and the same.

Many within are Marxist loons, but I think "terrorism" requires more than some skirmishes and statue teardowns. I have no love for BLM but terrorism is not a label that is taken lightly.

Agree with this.

[Catsfern]

That...is NOT how debate works. You made the claim, now you need to back it up.

Never said I was debating I've spent enough time on twitter to know that anyone who refutes my point with "evidence please" is clearly asking to have said evidence spoon fed to them. Making them look for the evidence is more.... How would one put this.... Effective. In proving the point. And I'm sick of doing everything for someone who screams "EviDEncE PlEESe"

This is a discussion thread, if you raise a point its your burden to support it, not to make everyone else do what should be your legwork, If you think BLM is acting like a terrorist organisation please provide evidence of that, or if you can't don't raise the point.

[Punished UMN]

This is a silly definition. Terrorism is only violence against civilians for the purpose of causing terror among the population.

Would you say it's impossible that some members of BLM believe that causing terror among the population is a viable path to their ultimate goal, similar to how many members of the KKK or Islamic terrorist organizations believing that causing terror among the population is a viable path to theirs? Just curious.

What some within a movement believe doesn't define the movement's actions.