In the days since masked gunmen claiming they were avenging the Prophet Mohammad killed in cold blood workers at a French satirical magazine, it is astounding how many continue to deny any link between the attack and Islamist extremism.At COTTonLINE we understand the concern of western political leaders not to force unpoliticized Muslims into the arms of the jihadists; not to make Muslims feel they must choose between their faith and their citizenship responsibilities. On the other hand, publicly ignoring the central involvement of a strain of "crusader" Islam makes these same western leaders look foolish, and much worse, weak.
We need to hear our leaders saying forthrightly that individuals who cannot live peaceably with their neighbors of other faiths are unwelcome in our societies. If such individuals act out their grievances they will be jailed, or deported, end of discussion.
