criminal acts commit a wide variety of criminal activities. "The overriding concern now facing law enforcement is how rapidly the threats from terrorists and criminals are changing, particularly in terms of technology, and the resulting challenge to law enforcement's ability to keep pace with those who wish to do harm to our nation and our nation's citizens" (Freeh PG). II. RACIAL PERSPECTIVE American skinheads formed as a means by which to voice their opposition to any racial infiltration. In their quest to separate the white race from all others, such assemblages were formed so that Caucasian society may reap the benefits of their assertive actions. Espousing the praises of white supremacy, the core group of such American skinheads is most assuredly Caucasian; just as much as they believe that their duty is to save people from racial infiltration, they view themselves as "sovereign citizens" (Freeh PG) who have the inherent right to engage in the various -- and sometimes violent -- activities in which they participate. Their belief is that fire must be matched with fire, giving license for their use of military force and other violent applications. Local governments are also feeling the pressure of American skinheads that attempt to impose physical violence as a means by which to prove their point. It has become quite obviously that the one-time small majority of violent mongers have, indeed, taken over in earnest with regard to how American skinheads operate. Why do American skinheads feel that the only way to address the perceived problem at hand is to take a violent approach? For the most part, it is due to the fact that they are convinced that without such a show of force, no one would listen to and truly hear their white supremacist message. Being that their overall mission is supposed to protect the white citizenry rather than do it harm, they have convinced themselves that the only way to be noticed and to have everyone recogn...
