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.

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.
Non-threat

Comment: Seriously?

Cassandra, defending the indefensible one foolish comment at a time...
Non-threat

Comment: Guess who wrote:

"America is not a melting pot. It is a sizzling cauldron for the (code word) American who feels that he has been politically courted and legally extorted by both government and private enterprise. The (code word) American is sick of being stereotyped as a racist and dullard by phony white liberals, pseudo black militants and patronizing bureaucrats. He pays the bill for every major government program and gets nothing or little in the way of return. Tricked by the political rhetoric of the illusionary funding for black-oriented social programs, he turns his anger to race - when he himself is the victim of class prejudice."

"[He] has worked hard all his life to become a 'good American;' he and his sons have fought on every battlefield - then he is made fun of because he likes the flag. The (code word) American is overtaxed and underserved at every level of government. He does not have fancy lawyers or expensive lobbyists getting him tax breaks on his income."

Non-threat