I agree that Americans need to be aware of how foreign election interference can impact our democracy.

It is significant that the US government addresses both foreign and domestic election interference. Election interference is a threat to the United States in general and the government should stay diligent with security efforts.

One of the most fundamental components of any democracy is ensuring free and fair elections. This article was very informative since there have been rumors of foreign election interference within the United States. Election interference is a threat to the United States, so it is significant that the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security are using physical security and cybersecurity to defend against this interference. The US Government needs to keep addressing election interference issues so that the political system can be protected.

I agree that the inclusion of both short term and long term plans on the National Strategy for countering terrorism is important in protecting America's security.

I agree that increases in technology does help aid the government, but "it also does create more opportunities to terrorize".

Although domestic terrorism has existed within the United States for centuries, it is an issue that is "both persistent and evolving". With increases in technology, domestic terrorism must now be addressed by looking at "its historical roots as well as challenges with new technological innovations". Law Enforcement specifically has a difficult job in deterring domestic terrorism since oftentimes, lone actors are rapidly mobilizing to violence. Lone actors can mobilize to violence due to environmental beliefs, which makes it important to protect against domestic terrorism to safeguard Americans and the environment.