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: Judging from the high rated comments it seems many could have used a visit by 3 ghosts this Christmas.

I'm essentially reading a lot of "Bah humbug...Perhaps this rabble should just die already and decrease the surplus population."
[EX A]: Threat

[EX Q]: Comment: If the Republican majority thinks kicking the fiscal can down the road until after upcoming elections is their only option, then I say the voters need to start making it crystal clear which legislators will be kicked to the curb.
[EX A]: Threat

[EX Q]: Comment: Make no mistake, if you assaulted a trooper in any way shape or form, even once, never mind three times, you better expect to be shot dead.  Law enforcement shoot to kill in the center of the mass, period.  If this guy pushed or assaulted a trooper, he would be dead.
[EX A]:
Threat