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Originally Posted by willravel
There is a wide line between silence from fear and support. The lack of outrage in the Middle East you speak of is that of fear. Those found to stand against radicals are putting themselves into serious mortal risk. Because they wish to live in peace, they do what many do; they remain silent objectors. Don't mistake apathy and silence for support. Half of Americans don't speak out against the president, but that does not necessarily mean they support his tactics.
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I wish we had more of those "silent objectors" in the States.
And the previous election showed that over half of the voters at least did support the president.
I just can't buy the argument that standing by silently is some sort of quiet objection. It is at least passive support. And it's not just the average person, many gov'ts don't seem to condemn terrorist attacks.