Special-Interest Extremists

Special-interest terrorists seek to resolve specific issues, rather than effect widespread political change. For example, radical
environmental activists may employ illegal tactics that cost industries millions of dollars. However, it is also argued that the
government and industries often respond by publicly branding radical environmental activists with the pejorative term of
“ecoterrorists.” Arresting and prosecuting these sorts of activities under the guise of “terrorism” affords the government many investigative and prosecutorial advantages, while it also stifles political dissent to protect private economic gain at the expense of the environment. Research a case in which the individuals accused of eco-terrorism incurred sentencing enhancement to their conviction for the underlying property crimes. Present an argument based on the facts of your case that either supports or does not support the necessity of terrorism sentence enhancement.