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Politics : The Truth About Islam
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To: Ichy Smith who wrote (4756)2/20/2007 3:13:25 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (2) of 20106
 
How to defeat Extremists without becoming one:

Begin to speak out against extremism without exploiting extremism and in the process becoming an extremist. If you or others are hyping unrealistic fear, there is a goal involved. Whether consciously or subconsciously the intent is to incite paranoid psychosis, not in crazy people but for everyday folk who may not be able to handle the overwhelming sense of fear without being able to identify the specific threats. There is no outlet for an overwhelming sense of fear except uncontrolable rage.

Instead begin working with decent rational people to build and strengthen diverse communities in America. Identify specific areas of concern, that do represent a threat and defuse unrealistic fear. That is our strongest defense against terrorist threats from outside. When Muslim populations identify themselves as American, which they are, and share the positive aspects of American life with the folks from their countries of heritage, which they are, we become less of the great enemy to Islam, which we are not... Well unless you get people to believe your viewpoint.

It’s an effective way to defuse terrorist threats. Nothing is a cure all but extremism is definitely a tool of terrorism, don’t buy the tool, don't use or distribute the tool. The only winning strategy in the game of extremism is to refuse to play along.
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