Is it important for law enforcement to understand Domestic Terrorist groups?

Question

What is the alternative to recognizing their existence in Yourtown, USA?

Answer 1

It's irrelevant whether we recognize them as terrorists or not for any purpose other than federal funding issues.

Their actions are still prosecutable as crimes, just like the actions of foreign terrorists.

The only difference in the terrorist designation is whether the federal govt can seize funds related to these groups before trial, as opposed to after trial.

Answer 2

That's an irrelevant label for the purposes of fear-mongering. Crime is crime. If you want a "domestic terrorist group," look no further than your local police department.