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Reader comment on item: [Militant Islam:] The new global threat

Submitted by Jeane Jaime (United States), Jul 1, 2008 at 17:34

Many Americans are becoming aware and out of their complacency that has occurred because of so many liberties and freedoms. However, make no mistake, the west is still very much devoted to their way of life and when "push comes to shove" at least 90% of our country would rise to the occasion and fight to the finish. So Islamics be aware.

Mrs. Jeane Jaime

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