re: #2 CuriousLurker

CL, all points well taken. A few thoughts of my own for the LGF community’s consideration:

1. There was and is much to criticize about DHS’ efforts to inject politically correct terminology into what should be its dispassionate and objective analysis of threats to the U.S.
2. The existence, scope and breadth of domestic right-wing extremist and/or terrorist groups in the U.S. would likely shock most Americans. I remember being stunned when I was first introduced to the subject many years ago, and the problem has not disappeared.
3. With respect to this particular individual, though, it may nevertheless be premature to opine whether he is a terrorist or a bigoted, violent extremist. The difference is subtle, but significant, in that a terrorist seeks to influence a particular outcome through the use of violence, generally aimed at civilians, which causes fear (hence the term “terror”). If it turns out that Mr. Stout was merely (although I hesitate to use that word for a crime of this sort) acting out of a personal hatred of Muslim, he is not a terrorist, no matter how disgusting the bigotry that animated his actions.
4. Kudos to the law enforcement personnel who secured his confession. If it turns out that he is involved with one or more extremist organizations, I hope they got some useful intelligence that will help them continue monitoring those groups.