Obama Conveniently Omits ‘Islam’ And ‘Terrorism’ From Boston Marathon Speech
 As the people of Boston commemorate the one year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, they look to their leaders and to each other for support, compassion and continued vigilance fighting the greatest battle of our day—terrorism.
One year ago today, the Bostonians who lined the marathon’s finish line, who responded first to the report of explosions, and who physically carried the maimed victims to safety, are remembered as heroes.
As a Boston native, I’ve never been more proud of my city and its people than after those two bombs exploded. I’m proud of my father, one of the Massachusetts state troopers who hunted the Tsarnaev brothers until one was dead and the other in custody. I’m proud of the Bostonians who flocked to the site of the bombings to stand in front of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters. I’m proud of the victims, the families, and the witnesses who every day since April 15, 2013, have worked tirelessly to maintain respect and remembrance for those who died on that tragic day.
Their resilience is unwavering. Those terrorists picked the wrong city.
But in his typical political-correctness, President Obama refused to acknowledge that Boston was terrorized. This morning, the White House released an articulate recollection of the events of 117th Boston Marathon. The statement failed to mention that Boston was terrorized. It failed to mention that it was bombed by Islamic jihadists.
The threat of terrorism is real—even if President Obama and his complacent band of administration officials pretend it doesn’t. Failing to mention the words “Islam,” “bombing,” and “terrorism,” shows weakness in the face of those evils. Omitting WHY the terrorists bombed our city isn’t diplomatic—it’s insulting.
Terrorism remains the greatest threat of our lifetime. Jihadists see no brighter glory than the glory of killing non-Muslims. Today, America is the target. They will not retreat, so we must be stronger.
President Obama chooses to address acts of terrorism with diplomacy. This is not the answer. Terrorism should be fought the way Boston fought it. Everyone in Boston became a soldier last year. They all became Patriots. |
