Even current conflicts - like many in Africa or the Middle East - are largely defined according to ethnic, racial, and religious differences. First, hate speech - speech that disparages a person based on their racial identity - becomes dangerous speech - speech that incites violence. Such a religious test is unprecedented in American history and would clearly target Muslim immigrants (though loyalty oaths have been implemented previously). The ConsequencesTaken together, Trump's dangerous speech, his policy proposals, and institutional support suggest that his election would create the conditions for a race war in the United States. The US is too wealthy, state institutions are too strong, and civil society is too empowered: all attributes that the above-mentioned countries suffering from race wars or ethnic violence do not possess.

Source: Huffington Post October 07, 2016 15:45 UTC