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Domestic Terrorism: A Persistent Threat in the United States
A string of incidents over the past month has served as a reminder that
despite the intense, decadelong focus on the jihadist threat, domestic
terrorism is still an issue in the United States. On Aug. 5, Wade Page
opened fire on the congregation of a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis.,
killing six and wounding three others. Though Page killed himself and
did not leave any evidence explicitly listing his motives for the
attack, his long association with the white supremacist movement was
clearly a factor in his target choice.
On Aug. 15, Floyd Corkins shot and wounded a security guard in the lobby of the Family Research Council's office in Washington after the guard blocked him from entering the office. Corkins reportedly was carrying a bag containing a box of ammunition and a number of Chick-fil-A sandwiches. He apparently targeted the Family Research Council because of its public support for Chick-fil-A in the wake of the controversy over statements made by the fast food chain's founder regarding gay marriage. According to media reports, Corkins said, "I don't like your politics," before opening fire. Read More »
On Aug. 15, Floyd Corkins shot and wounded a security guard in the lobby of the Family Research Council's office in Washington after the guard blocked him from entering the office. Corkins reportedly was carrying a bag containing a box of ammunition and a number of Chick-fil-A sandwiches. He apparently targeted the Family Research Council because of its public support for Chick-fil-A in the wake of the controversy over statements made by the fast food chain's founder regarding gay marriage. According to media reports, Corkins said, "I don't like your politics," before opening fire. Read More »
