In this assignment, you will choose a present-day controversial issue, such as immigration reform, government encroachment on privacy rights, anti-capitalism views, and discuss how issues like these might result in terrorism from some groups. In 2–3 pages, address the following:
Identify and select an issue that could potentially polarize a specific risk group.
Develop and explore the issue and why it can be a polarizing or divisive issue.
Discuss how certain risk populations can become radicalized, causing them to justify the use of violence to elevate their political, religious, economic, or extremist position.
Place yourself in the role of a policy maker. What kind of legislation could you propose to address the social, political, or economic conditions that you described above?
How will your proposed solutions improve conditions for the specific risk group that you identified?
Discuss constitutional issues regarding civil rights in policymaking.