So I watched our President last night and I am curious what people's thoughts about his speech are.
My take:
He seemed to acknowledge that their may be a radical Islamic group in action here. Though he danced around it a bit, seeming to minimize the size of the group that are radicals. I was happy to hear him call to the moderate and liberal Muslim populace, telling them that they need to more publicly decry the atrocities, and that the radical principals are not in alignment with the ideals of an open civilization.
I was disappointed with the call to gun control - specifically the no-fly list part. Anyone can be placed on the no-fly list, even by clerical mistake, or having a name similar to someone on the list. Tougher gun control does not equate to less guns - just as the drug war did not eliminate the proliferation of heroin, crack, or meth availability.
One thing that has always impressed me about him is his ability to speak to the public.
Anyway, I am curious what others thought and since no one started it - well I thought I would kick it off.
My take:
He seemed to acknowledge that their may be a radical Islamic group in action here. Though he danced around it a bit, seeming to minimize the size of the group that are radicals. I was happy to hear him call to the moderate and liberal Muslim populace, telling them that they need to more publicly decry the atrocities, and that the radical principals are not in alignment with the ideals of an open civilization.
I was disappointed with the call to gun control - specifically the no-fly list part. Anyone can be placed on the no-fly list, even by clerical mistake, or having a name similar to someone on the list. Tougher gun control does not equate to less guns - just as the drug war did not eliminate the proliferation of heroin, crack, or meth availability.
One thing that has always impressed me about him is his ability to speak to the public.
Anyway, I am curious what others thought and since no one started it - well I thought I would kick it off.
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