TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Comment: “absolutely, racism has played a role” says Meredith.

Another, perfect example of his unsuitability to sit in the Senate and be part of our Parliament. As clear cut a case of unethical behavior, that included grooming a teenager for sexual purposes, as there can be. And he wants to play the race card. At least his new lawyer is smart enough to not go there. 

What an immoral, self serving man. Revolting!

SOLUTION: Non-threat

PROBLEM: Comment: That's funny, with Obama snubbing Israel? As usual, you've got it backwards. Just like the Jews who voted for Obama in 2008. When speaking today; TEL AVIV Dec 30, 2016—Israel’s political shift to the right and growing support for building settlements made it easier for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to respond sharply to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s parting peace-plan speech, but some here are concerned he is counting too heavily on a friendlier U.S. in a Trump presidency...Welcome to Reality, brought to you from Obama?

"The Blue Dogs are out, The Red Dogs are in. Go Dog! Go!" (c) 1961.

“You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn’t wear a veil. You know, guys like that ain’t got no manhood left anyway. So it’s a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them. Actually it’s quite fun to fight them, you know. It’s a hell of a hoot. It’s fun to shoot some people. I’ll be right up there with you. I like brawling.” General "Mad Dog" Mattis

SOLUTION: Threat

PROBLEM: Comment: What a pitiful person.  Blaming the parents has absolutely no value.  Predators like this target single mothers, families with drug problems, and even the hard working poor that are struggling to put a meal on the table.  These predators are experts in targeting the right people.  Single mothers beware....you are on the top of the predator list.  Educate your children.  Inform them that things like this can happen and it is always safe to tell you what is going on.  Let children know some of what a predator will say.  I will kill your family, no one will believe you, etc.  That is the BEST defense against the ever growing population of child predators.

SOLUTION:
Threat