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Unfortunately, Canada is extremely familiar with the rise of incel altercations and is even home to the origin of the term. While it's hard to group incels as a single homogenous unit, national security agencies are finally waking up to the threat. Incels are all too aware that they bear the hallmarks of a terrorist group, and Canada is acting to stifle their continued growth.
While some may argue that the newfound categorization of incel terrorism is positive, the decision sets a dangerous precedent for how the state can define "good" and "bad" ideologies in modern society. Incel-related violence is despicable, but the state should reflect on the societal reasons for gender-based violence and attempt to address such issues within the community, rather than creating a problematic "anti-terrorism response."