U.S. Lawmakers Seek Options to Prevent Islamic Radicalization

From the Full Story at VOA:

"Members of the U.S. Congress are seeking ways to prevent Islamic radicalization in the United States. Lawmakers are looking at the Netherlands' experience as an example. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill.

At a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chairman Joe Lieberman of Connecticut expressed the concerns of many lawmakers about the potential for Islamic radicalization in the United States.

"We in the United States cannot ignore the warning signs within our nation. Homegrown Islamic extremists have recently been arrested and accused of forming plans to attack in Fort Dix, New Jersey and in a separate case to set ablaze the underground fuel lines that feed JFK airport in New York," he said.

Lieberman's committee looked to the Netherlands for some advice, as that country has had experience dealing with the issue."

I hope, for our sake, they are looking at the Netherlands as "How NOT to deal with the problem." The Netherlands has a track record that includes painting compasses on the ceilings of jail cells to accomodate Islamists. If we follow the European model, we are doomed to a long struggle to prevent being overcome by Islamism.

I'll be watching this as it develops. I hope we draw correct conclusions and create solid plans that don't involve social and political capitulation to extremists.