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In this task, you are given a public comment from online platforms. You are expected to classify the comment into two classes: threat and non-threat. Threat is a statement that someone will be hurt or harmed, especially if the person does not do something in particular.
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Comment: Why would you assume that because I feel the US flag should be respected, that somehow makes me support racism? That's a completely ignorant statement, and a big reason no reasonable person will give anything you say credibility. You are part of the problem.
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Non-threat


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Comment: I'm sure it makes not a picayune difference to some folks, but OJ WAS acquitted of the murders wasn't he?  Should we all look for the nearest sour apple tree and break out the hangman's noose whenever a jury's decision isn't to our liking?  And at last glance, at least 66% of African Americans still agreed with, if not applaud, the verdict.
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Non-threat


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Comment: Jay, I read a lot more about shootings than I do about bombs. There have been shootings near us in the past year. No bombs or territory’s, though. 

I mostly worry about what seems like a mob mentality developing against Muslims, though. I would hate to be on the receiving end.
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Non-threat