(May 23, 2017 at 7:42 am)StuW Wrote: He wasn't comparing the protagonists he was comparing the act, at least that's how i see it.
It does matter. Hitlers gov was official, this was a lone wolf inspired by gang propaganda. Those individuals want to be glorified at a movement level, they should be treated as common street criminals.
I think we should worry just as much about how much our right wing in the west has used fear of the other scapegoating hyper nationalism, like Trump won using. That is as much toxic talk and dangerous to the long term security of the west, even if Islam didn't exist.
I 100% agree with going after violent individuals and violent sects, but that tweet blurs the line and gives these sickos the platform they don't deserve.
I get his frustration and anger, I just don't agree with the way he said it. I wouldn't have put it that way.