There are many factors we can blame for the rise in Islamic terrorism in recent years: Racism. Income inequality. White people. Offensive editorial cartoons. Racists. South Park. America. Christians. Did I say racism already? Well, that’s the main one: racism.
One thing that is not a factor in Islamic terrorism is the ancient and beautiful religion of Islam. That has nothing to do with any of this, because #NotAllMuslims run around stabbing and bombing and otherwise inconveniencing non-Muslims. I blame myself, and you should blame yourself too. Unless, of course, you’re a Muslim.
That’s why the following hate speech from a mainstream American presidential candidate is utterly irresponsible. Cortney O’Brien, Townhall.com:
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke to the press in the nation’s capital Tuesday morning to address the horrific terror attacks in Brussels…
“It is way past time we have a president who will acknowledge this evil and will call it by its name and use the full force and fury to defeat ISIS,” he continued…
“We need a president who sets aside political correctness,” Cruz insisted. “We don’t need another lecture about Islamophobia.”
While the Greatest American President hangs out in Cuba….