Tuesday, August 08, 2006

"Sudden Jihad Syndrome"

Seattle Rampage Is a Case of "Sudden Jihad Syndrome" - Daniel Pipes
http://www.danielpipes.org/article/3835

Mr. Haq's actions [in Seattle] are a clear instance of "Sudden Jihad Syndrome," whereby normal-appearing Muslims unpredictably become violent. His attack confirms my oft-repeated call for special scrutiny of Muslims. Because the identity of the next homicidal jihadi cannot be anticipated, Muslims generally need to come under heightened observation. I regret writing this as much as you dislike reading it, but it needs to be said and operated upon.

[S]udden jihad syndrome never erupts in isolation, but results from a steady diet of antisemitic, anti-Zionist, anti-Christian, and anti-American incitement fed by Islamist mosques, schools, voluntary associations, and media. Leftist demonizing of Israel further contributes to the problem. [New York Sun]
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