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George Lemieux: Poverty and hopelessness can be powerful factors in someone's decision to embrace violent extremism.

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
Poverty and hopelessness can be powerful factors in someone's decision to embrace violent extremism.
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George Lemieux
Florida

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Highlights socio-economic factors contributing to violent extremism.

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