The Nashville Terrorist Attack Was a Warning

What the outcome teaches us and our enemies about vulnerabilities in our response to terrorist attacks within the U.S

The terrorist attack in downtown Nashville exposed significant logistical impairments in the security of our infrastructure. The blast was effective in impeding emergency services from 911 to interagency communications up to 180 miles away. It disrupted the timely flow of critical information to the public by crippling Internet and communications services for residents while also shutting down the Metropolitan Nashville Airport and disrupting flights for more than a day.

In the face of a growing culture of domestic terrorism, it’s difficult to ignore that this was a home-grown terrorist attack. Most White folks, however, have simply shrugged it off as they often do when terrorists are White; something else that’s difficult to overlook. In addition, the broad public support for hate groups and extremists is reminiscent of the support for the hateful ideologies of the 20th century when the seeds of modern systemic racism were planted.

Their support systems are expansive incorporating social media, online message boards, and secure messaging services that drive extremist ideologues to become more brazen. Online communities that validate hateful ideologies are easy to find. Recruiting and converting young White men (a prominent target demographic) to adopt extremist ideas has never been more efficient. As a result, we are seeing an explosion in hate group membership and activity.

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