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.

[EX Q]: Comment: Hear! Hear!  Fire the jerk and get it over with.
[EX A]: Threat

[EX Q]: Comment: You think that Trump and the Republicans give a krap about human rights and what Americans want?
Give your head a shake...
[EX A]: Threat

[EX Q]: Comment: "Trump’s business was actively pursuing significant commercial interests in Russia at the same time he was campaigning to be president – and in a position to determine U.S.-Russia relations."

And, of course, when asked about the extent of his business dealings with Russians, Trump lied like a rug.
[EX A]:
Non-threat