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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
Jimbo's point seems to confirm that we are not at war with every Muslim, just certain groups of them. Or do you disagree with that, TR, casey and others taking the affirmative position?
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Forgive me, but I thought their general point has been that the distinction does not matter so long as the Islamic world is divided primarily between a relatively small number of violent Islamofascists and a larger majority of passive observers who will not organize against them.
I do not like the statement that we, "are at war with Islam." However, I understand that, until such time as a vocal opposition to the Islamofascists emerges from within the Islamic community, the distinction is of little utility to those who are taking the fight to our enemies. Until then, they will continue to focus on targeting our most dangerous adversaries and those who provide them comfort and aid. When or if a vocal opposition appears, supporting those individuals will become more of a concern for SF. Until then, they are focused on the 25m target and, in any case, no one is suggesting that we take the war to Islam's passive majority. They are properly the focus of public diplomacy.
Have I got this right?
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