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: Shoots! Our state officials are now sacrificing people to solve the rail problem!!!!
[EX A]: Threat

[EX Q]: 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.
[EX A]: Non-threat

[EX Q]: Comment: Trump is the first politician that I have
ever seen who the stones to do the right
thing. No Pussy Footing around. Keep
at it Don. By the way,"MAD DOG' is
the right person and has the right
attitude about these things. I would
feel honored to stand shoulder to
shoulder and be polite, professional
and have a plan to kill them all.
[EX A]:
Threat