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Lone Wolf' Term Is Problematic, May Romanticize Violence, Expert Says

Lone Wolf' Term Is Problematic, May Romanticize Violence, Expert Says

The term "lone wolf" is problematic, Peter Simi says, because it was originated by neo-Nazis, and can be used to downplay violent extremist acts as isolated incidents. Worse, it can romanticize them.

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Season 1 - Episode 100

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