Domestic Terror

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer discusses the Hammerskin Nation, often known simply as the Hammerskins. The writer explains that the Hammerskin Nations is a white-supremacist hate group that originated in Dallas in the late 1980s, but now has spread to several states and countries. This paper discusses whether or not the Hammerskins can be considered a terrorist group. The writer concludes that the Hammerskins are, quite simply, a terrorist group and their message and tactics are great dangers to American society. Further the writer maintains that, although the group may currently be enduring a period of transition, it has shown the ability to be a major force in the white-power movement, and America has likely not seen the last terrorist act committed by this group.

Outline:
Who are the Hammerskins?
Evidence of Terrorism

From the Paper:

"The Hammerskins were founded in Dallas in 1988 by John Johnson and others, and for years they were considered the best organized of the many white-power skinhead groups across America. They established chapters in every region of the United States, even in Northeast areas such as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, which are not typically considered cradles of the white power movement. While this national organization may be amazing enough, the Hammerskins were actually able to start chapters overseas, and there have been Hammerskins affiliates in the Czech Republic, Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Poland and a variety of other countries."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Corcoran, P. (2004, April 3). Hammerskin Nation member arrested. Pioneer Press, p. B-4.
• Gibbs, J. (2006, July 27). Jury convicts Rowlett carjacker on 8 federal offenses. The Courier-Gazette, p. 1.
• Hall, J. (2001, November 22). Two found guilty in 1999 hate crime attack. North Country Times, p. 1.
• Lejtenyi, P. (2003, January 30). Hate under the sleeve. The Montreal Mirror.
• Miner, K. (2005, November 3). Reformed new-Nazi speaks to Southern. Southern News, p. 14.

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