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IGNORING JIHAD: A DEADLY MISTAKE

_Political Correctness or Public Safety?_

Christine Reagan | 1-10-2025

During President Barack Obama's tenure from 2009 to 2017, his
administration implemented policies that were markedly different in
addressing the threats posed by radical Islam. One significant change
was the deliberate avoidance of terms like "Islamic extremism" in
official government language, aiming to separate the religion of Islam
from acts of terrorism. This linguistic shift was intended to prevent
the stigmatization of Muslim communities but was met with criticism
for potentially downplaying the religious motivations behind terrorist
acts by groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda.

John Brennan, Obama's CIA Director from 2013 to 2017, was a central
figure in shaping these policies. Brennan advocated for a
comprehensive strategy that included counter-narrative efforts and
community engagement to prevent radicalization. His personal
conversion to Islam, reportedly during his time in Saudi Arabia, has
been a point of contention. Critics argue this might have led to a
softer approach towards radical Islam, while supporters see it as
enhancing his ability to understand and navigate the complexities of
counterterrorism. His influence was evident in initiatives like
"Countering Violent Extremism" (CVE), which focused more on social
prevention than military response, raising concerns that it might
sidestep the ideological roots of terrorism.

BRIGITTE GABRIEL, FOUNDER OF ACT FOR AMERICA, became a notable critic
of these policy shifts. Known for her stance against radical Islam,
Gabriel, a Lebanese-American survivor of the Lebanese Civil War, had
been an influential speaker at various government and law enforcement
training sessions before the Obama era. Her work focused on educating
about the ideological underpinnings of radical Islam. However, during
Obama's presidency, there was a marked reduction in her involvement in
these educational programs. Critics of the administration's policies
argue this was part of a broader move to exclude voices like
Gabriel's, who were seen as too critical of Islam or too aggressive in
their stance against radicalization. 

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This exclusion extended beyond GABRIEL to other experts like Stephen
Coughlin, who were sidelined for their views on Islamic law and its
security implications. Some saw the cancellation or alteration of
seminars that featured these experts as an attempt to craft a
narrative that avoided linking Islam directly with terrorism, which
they believe left government agencies less prepared to understand and
counter radical Islamic threats effectively.

Moreover, the Obama administration's focus on community engagement,
particularly through initiatives like CVE, aimed at reducing
radicalization through social and economic programs, was criticized
for possibly diluting the focus on the ideological motivations of
terrorism. The emphasis on civil liberties and avoiding religious
profiling was also seen as potentially weakening traditional
intelligence-gathering methods crucial for monitoring radical groups.

In summary, the Obama administration's policy changes regarding
radical Islam were characterized by a shift towards a less
confrontational, more inclusive approach. This included redefining
terms, restructuring intelligence operations, and altering training
methodologies to minimize the association of terrorism with Islam.
Critics argue that while these policies aimed at fostering a more
inclusive environment, they might have compromised the depth of
understanding and preparedness needed to effectively counter the
ideological threats posed by radical Islamic terrorism, especially by
sidelining figures like BRIGITTE GABRIEL, whose insights were once
considered vital in these discussions.

Undoubtedly, the recent terror attack in New Orleans, coupled with the
poor judgment in not ensuring proper barriers to protect Bourbon
Street in the French Quarter, starkly illustrates that we are not
taking Islamic terrorism seriously enough. When public correctness
trumps public safety, the consequences can be disastrous. This
incident underscores the need to return to a security-focused dialogue
unhindered by political sensitivities. Let's hope that champions for
National Security, like BRIGITTE GABRIEL, who is willing to expose the
undeniable violent side of Islam truthfully, will be given a public
voice again soon. Otherwise, more attacks like this are imminent and
will be unpreventable as our defenses remain weakened by an
unwillingness to confront the reality of the threat we face.

 

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