The Thin Line Between Extremism and Desperation The arrest of Jessica Bowie, accused of plotting to blow up the New York State Capitol, raises uncomfortable questions about the radicalization of individuals in the West.
While details of her alleged Isis inspired plot are chilling, they also serve as a stark reminder that even in seemingly stable societies, pockets of desperation and disillusionment exist.
Bowie's journey into extremism appears to have been fueled by online influences and personal circumstances.