The media should stop saying that Islamic terrorists “were radicalized”

wordpress ^ | April 22, 2017 | Dan from Squirrel Hill

[grundle]

The media should stop saying that Islamic terrorists “were radicalized”

This Washington Post headline states:

“Suspect in Berlin market attack was radicalized in an Italian jail.”

This USA today article is titled:

“London attack: More arrests as detectives probe how killer was radicalized.”

This Wall St. Journal article is called:

“Minnesota Mall Attacker Likely Was Radicalized, Officials Say.”

This New York Post article has the headline:

“Mosque members warned feds that accused killer was radicalized.”

This article form the Local is called:

“Isis suspect was radicalized in Germany, brother claims.”

This article from the Guardian is named:

“FBI and Obama confirm Omar Mateen was radicalized on the internet.”

This Breitbart headline says:

“Spanish Authorities: Arrested Mexican Jihadi Was Radicalized near Texas Border.”

This CNN article is called:

“Why bin Laden was radicalized.”

Using the words “was radicalized” when referring to Islamic terrorists is inaccurate for two reasons.

First, it falsely implies that they are victims. It’s as if while they were walking down the street minding their own business, they ended up breathing in a bacteria or virus and getting an infectious illness.

Secondly, it falsely implies that they don’t have free will. It’s as if they have no choice when they murder innocent people.

Words matter.

Those who work in the media should choose more accurate ways of reporting on Islamic terrorists.

[john drake]

Yep. Even that would be Caliphate impotentate, Erdogan, stated “there is no such thing as moderate islam. Just islam.” ‘Nuff said. Know your enemy. He’s been around 1,400 years and probing ever since.

[TChad]

Exactly right. Call them OBSERVANT.

[Lurkinanloomin]

There is no “radical” Islam.

There is just Islam and it demands all non-muslims submit or die.

There is no moderate Koran, therefore there is no moderate Islam.

Islam has been at war with the rest of humanity since 622 A.D.
Jihad must continue until there is only Islam.
Or no Islam.

Mad Mo made it so.

Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace

[Edgar3]

Correct. They are simply devout.

[Enten]

Muslims are all radicals by dint of being followers of allah’s prophet. The only distinction is when, why and where they will act out.

[fieldmarshaldj]

It’s deliberate. The media is in bed with evil and hence they will do everything they can to separate/rationalize the evil from the evildoers to fool the public.

[Diogenesis]

They were radicalized by the mainstream media
and their sponsors.

[FatherofFive]

There is just Islam and it demands all non-muslims submit or die.

Or pay the tax.

The Koran is a battle plan, not a religious document

[Lurkinanloomin]

Paying the jizya is submission.

[FatherofFive]

Paying the jizya is submission.

Of course. For some reason I read your post as convert or die.

[politicianslie]

There is no “radical” Islam.

There is just Islam and it demands all non-muslims submit or die.

There is no moderate Koran, therefore there is no moderate Islam.

Islam has been at war with the rest of humanity since 622 A.D. Jihad must continue until there is only Islam. Or no Islam.

Mad Mo made it so.

Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace

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The average brainwashed near brain dead American believes there are moderate Muslims that can be vetted. They will be peaceful, fit right into our somewhat civilized society and we will all be better for it. When in fact, ALL Muslims are undercover agents for Mad Mos pedophile, murderous cult.

At least you, me and President Trump gets it. ALL Muslims have to be tracked and eventually removed. They are all commanded to either convert you or kill you. Along the way, they can rape your wife and children, hold them as slaves and even behead them if they so choose.

It's in their Koran, their directions from hell.

These barbarians believe that Mohamed will NOT return until the world is 100% grade A Islam. That means you either convert or they kill you. After you and all the other infidels are dead, then Mohamed will return for 1000 years of peace.

Koran 8.65 applies to both the US and Europe. Unbelievers are STUPID. So far, that is an understatement.

[RetiredTexasVet]

I like the term “self radicalized” ... I can just imagine Jihadi Hadji sitting in a dark closet in a trance self radicalizing....even better, a MSM pimp/whore actually spouting it as truth.

[JimSEA]

By “radicalized” they mean the individual is acting in accordance with the requirements of his/her religion. Such actions often conflict with secular laws.

[posterchild]

radical - going to the root or origin: fundamental

[rawcatslyentist]

Radicalized? Doesn't do it justice.

Mohamicidal is a more appropriate descriptor.

[I want the USA back]

The media does it on purpose. It assumes that *slam is a harmless club and that by some mysterious way its members turn to violence.

Reality:
It is a violent ideology and the terrorist is just doing what it tells him to.

[cymbeline]

Absolutely correct. I’ve had “radicalize” on my don’t use list for a couple of years.

Along with upcycle, hypermasculinity, intersectional, unsee, pervy, disruptive, empower, regift, backstory, birder, teachable moment, iconic and many others.

[lbtbell]

Agreed, because being Muslim IS radicalized. No non-radical person could accept the idea of a prophet who was in his 50’s when he raped his 9-year-old “bride”.