Virginia Tech expert explains how violent extremism played a role in Capitol riot
Ashley Reichelmann said radical beliefs often start online, which can go unchecked
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BLACKSBURG, Va. – In the wake of the riot at our nation’s Capitol on January 6, a Virginia Tech expert is offering some insight into violent extremism in our country and how to prevent it.
Ashley Reichelmann is an assistant professor of sociology and the Associate Director for The Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.
Violent extremism is a non-mainstream religious or political belief that goes hand-in-hand with violent behavior.
Reichelmann said things like the riot at the Capitol, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and the violence of the Charlottesville rally are all examples.
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Feb 05, 2021 04:07 AM EST
U.S. service members were given a 60-day military-wide stand-down based on the perception that the Democrat-led government is not fully supported. Since the DEMS took power, all institutions are getting reigned in as a rule with no dissent allowed.
One of the past administration s critical differences is that the military got the White House s full-back. Now loyalty is an issue that is under question for service members still doing their duty.
Extremism is now a concern for the DEMS
Since the replacement of Mark Esper by Lloyd Austin as new Defense Secretary, the latter ordered the stand-down to check after reports of service members and military veterans who are alleged to enter the Capitol aggressively. January 6 was a turning point in how the present government views the service reported the Blaze.