We can’t ignore the rise of homegrown hate and domestic terrorism
Source: The Florida Times Union
Terrorism doesn’t come in one style.
It can be the unpopular security guard influenced by a radical interpretation of Islam like Omar Mateen.
It can be a loner influenced by white supremacist propaganda like Dylann Roof.
It can an anti-abortion extremist like Eric Rudolph, the Olympic Park bomber.
It can be the anti-government militiaman like Timothy McVeigh.
It’s important for the nation to go after all of those who threaten the nation’s public safety.
During a recent hearing held by a U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee, it became clear that many Americans are letting ideology blind them.
Those with liberal leanings are focused on the anti-government extremists.
Conservatives are focused on those with radical interpretations of the Quran.
Each side has legitimate concerns.
Sen. Ted Cruz, chair of the subcommittee, was concerned that the Obama administration seemed to be scrubbing all mention of ISIS and “Islamic terrorism” from public documents. He portrayed this as “Orwellian double speak.”
Of course, the ideology of the terrorists do not represent the vast majority of Muslims, but it must be admitted that these extremists are wrapping themselves in the cloak of the Quran. Make the distinction, but don’t censor it either.