This is not a war that will be won with bullets. Bullets are required, but they are not the answer. This war, like every war, is a war that will be won with words. It will be won in the hearts and minds of people who might consider radical Islam. Like every war.

Are we fighting it? Do we know how?

[ Probably with economics, assuming we retain enough economic superiority to pull it off. Comfort softens resolve. Not always a bad thing. Now, how do we do that? No idea. Someone probably does though, and I'll wager a guess that shooting at the people you want to like you isn't involved. -k]

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