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The worldview of extremists is toxic because it's distorted by juvenile, two-valued thinking. They see everything simplistically, as black or white, good or evil, "you're either with us or the terrorists," etc. Real world subtlety, nuance and complexity are lost on extremists. For them the end justifies the means - even if it divides our country against itself.

I see- we need to view terrorists as grown-ups and President Bush as a narrow-minded juvenile? The writer has made it clear, to me, who his intended audience is. It's funny that he can draw a line between the John Birch Society having a hyper-patriotic stance (that has resulted in zero deaths) and the conservatives of today. I believe he's been hibernating since the 2000 Election and hasn't realized there have been riots, murders, kidnappings, rapes, violent protests, etc. in the name of islam and there is no concern for any of that. He's more concerned about the LDS religion that hasn't beheaded anyone lately?

The point these fruitcakes always leave out is that conservatism doesn't lead people to go on killing sprees. It doesn't make people want to burn effigies and carry posters thanking God for Hitler.

The writer may want to get to the bottom of who is dividing this country.....and stroll over to a mirror

The writer has made it clear, to me, who his intended audience is.

The Salt Lake Tribune is really trying too hard to be the NYT. They think they will sell more papers to the "social elitists" here in Utah which is indeed their intended audience. Trouble is they are losing ground.