'Amateurs' May Join in Terrorism

Los Angeles Times ^ | February 9, 2003 | Josh Meyer

[AntiGuv]

A war with Iraq could prompt attacks by Muslim sympathizers, U.S. officials say.

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. war with Iraq could sharply escalate a growing and hard-to-disrupt variant of international terrorism: sudden assaults by sympathizers acting alone or in small groups and motivated by religious fervor, U.S. and allied counter-terrorism officials say.

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Citing recent intelligence, these authorities also fear that a potential second front in the war on terrorism is taking shape. A groundswell of anger toward the United States, they said, could prompt attacks by Muslims with no formal ties to terrorist organizations -- in response to what they view as an assault on Islam.

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In recent months, officials in the United States and abroad have picked up increasing signs of agitation within radicalized pockets of Muslim communities. They stressed, however, that the vast majority of Muslims -- although they may oppose the U.S. military buildup against Iraq -- are peaceable and law-abiding.

[AntiGuv]

Interesting (and worrisome) article, IMHO. Free registration required.

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

...A groundswell of anger toward the United States, they said, could prompt attacks by Muslims with no formal ties to terrorist organizations...

A groundswell of anger toward the Religon of Peace, I say, could prompt massive retaliation by Americans who have no formal ties to Homeland Security organizations.

[Bulldog1967]

Don't sing it, bring it....I shoot back.

[Jaxter]

Good! Let's get them out of the woodwork where we can kill them.

[rickmichaels]

A war with Iraq could prompt attacks by Muslim sympathizers...

We must have declared war on Iraq on Sept. 10, 2001. The events of the following day are proof of that.

[Mr. Bird]

To the people worried about heightened terrorism spurred by action in Iraq: terrorists will continue to attack the U.S. and its interests regardless of whether Saddam stays in power or not. However, leaving the dictator alone will assuredly enhance their capabilities to do so, through the transfer of various weapons and technologies meant to harm American citizens.

We did not worry about Germans shooting back at Normandy. Correction: we did worry, but our mission was greater than our fears. We cannot refuse to act because of the threat of a reaction. We must act in such a way as to anticipate a reaction, and minimize its damage. To do nothing is to commit slow suicide.

[goose1]

time to LOCK AND LOAD.Bring it on dirtbags I`m ready.

[prairiebreeze]

*They stressed, however, that the vast majority of Muslims -- although they may oppose the U.S. military buildup against Iraq -- are peaceable and law-abiding*

And apathetic?? Willings to enjoy all the benefits of living in freedom without the responsibility of preserving it?

Prairie

[prairiebreeze]

*time to LOCK AND LOAD.Bring it on dirtbags I`m ready.*


My sentiments also. When it come to just myself, it's "take your best shot a$$hole".


When it comes to my kid though, I worry.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

LOL! My thoughts exactly. I love it.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

Very well said.

[Kip Lange]

Bring it on. I ain't scared.

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

Don't sing it, bring it....I shoot back.

The well-armed militia is ready.

Now we see why the Second Amendment is absolutely the most valuable part of the Constitution.

The only way to defend the rest of it is by force!!

[Kip Lange]

Well, I plan on hurling my antique machete at them first just for style points, but point well taken. ;-)

[pfflier]

This, in turn, could spark some amature reprisals by Americans like deporting the threat.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

You might be on to something.

[ml/nj]

A groundswell of anger toward the United States, they said, could prompt attacks by Muslims with no formal ties to terrorist organizations -- in response to what they view as an assault on Islam.

"Muslims with no formal ties to terrorist organizations," is such an interesting phrase. I have no formal ties to terrorist organizations either, and neither do most of you who read this. We also have no informal ties to terrorist organizations. The same cannot be said of the Muslims. Islam is first and foremost a military origainzation. Whenever and wherever it seeks to dominate or destroy those who would rather not join, it must be destroyed.

ML/NJ

[AntiGuv]

You make an excellent point. I hadn't thought of it that way before.

[RWG]

A U.S. war with Iraq could sharply escalate a growing and hard-to-disrupt variant of international terrorism: sudden assaults by sympathizers acting alone or in small groups and motivated by religious fervor, U.S. and allied counter-terrorism officials say...that is what we already have, so no change on the horizon.

[angkor]

Good, let them demonstrate their true allegiance as Islamists.

To be followed by arrests, deportations, and the unending scrutiny and disdain of their neighbors.

They'll accomplish nothing but reveal the insidious nature of their "religion".