In my view, moderate Muslims today are in a position that is analogous to that of ordinary Germans and Japanese in World War II. Although they may not be personally committed to the rabid ideology that is behind the behavior of the warmongers, they are in awe of it.
For all practical purposes, most of the Muslim world is undecided between Islamism and America. If we adopt a more aggressive approach, some of these Muslims will jump off the fence and onto the other side. But passivity and weakness on our part would be even worse. To regain support of moderate Muslims in the long run, we will have to take steps in the short run that risk upsetting them.
Very well stated!
That means surveillance of mosques.
It means denying visas and immigration status to Muslims. As is well stated, moderate Muslims are not necessarily against Radical Islam or even neutral in this struggle. They are often in awe and silently applauding.
We don't need these compromised individuals on our soil.
In my view, moderate Muslims today are in a position that is analogous to that of ordinary Germans and Japanese in World War II. Although they may not be personally committed to the rabid ideology that is behind the behavior of the warmongers, they are in awe of it.
I do wonder if this (Being in awe of the radicals) is now changeing? There was an election held in Malaysia a couple of months ago and the party thaat pushed for a radical Islamic agenda was beaten soundly(they barely were able to maintain a majority in the district where they are stongest).