Put aside political agendas, lead wisely
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Editor,
Sadly and dangerously for our nation, terrorism has almost become a political football rather than a very troubling tool of diabolically dangerous groups to which totally non-partisan and sensibly planned actions should be taken.
What is the definition of terrorism? What’s the difference between hate groups, white supremacy groups and terrorists? Were those people coming from all over the nation to the Bundy Ranch, armed and ready to kill federal agents, terrorists or something else? How about those who attacked our facility in Benghazi? How about the five men released back to the Taliban from Guantanamo: terrorists or religious cult radicals?
I have just received the “Intelligence Report,” a quarterly from the Southern Poverty Law Center, of Montgomery, Ala. I quote from the front cover: “Stormfront, The Leading White Supremacist Web Forum, Has Another Distinction — Murder Capital Of The Internet. White Homicide Worldwide.”
Now, if that headline does not get our attention and curiosity with even a smidgen of fear, I don’t know what will. Reading page after startling page of the individuals, groups and movements right within our beloved boundaries who are plotting violence and fomenting hate is astounding.
Every day there seems to be some new act of extreme violence that grabs the headlines and dominates newscasts. There are so many that we almost become immune to real shock unless we live right near the scene of the crime. It seems that just the increasing number of incidents fuels the minds of those harboring extreme anger, feeling very depressed, holding heavy grudges, and who’s unbalanced minds push them over the edge.
So, what’s the point of this letter? Simply, in matters of grave concern to the health and well-being of all Americans, to encourage all of us to advocate for those we elect to lead wisely, pass sensible laws, and do what is right for America, putting aside political agendas, reelection strategies, and the influence of bribes.
By the way, clear and sensible term limits in Congress would, in my opinion, be a great step forward in our political system.
Bob McClellan
Polson
