Obama on terrorism

On Nov. 21, 2007, then-senator Barack Obama said the following on New Hampshire Radio: "I truly believe that the day I'm inaugurated, not only does the country look at itself differently, but the world looks at America differently. If I'm reaching out to the Muslim world, they understand that I've lived in a Muslim country, and I may be a Christian, but I also understand their point of view. I think that the world will have confidence that I am listening to them. That will ultimately make us safer."

President Obama's foreign policy vision is derived from John Lennon's song "Imagine." "You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will be as one."

Unfortunately, ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Hamas, the Taliban, Hezbollah, Al-Shabaab, Ansar al-Sharia, Boko Haram and the Haqqani Network failed to get Obama's message of love and inclusion.

Just last month our commander in chief said, "I can see why a lot of folks are troubled. The truth of the matter is that the world has always been messy. In part, we're just noticing now because of social media." That's insanity on steroids.

Mr. President, the time for dreaming and wishing is over. Islamic terrorists have openly declared war against the West and you don't need permission from your community of nations. Convene Congress immediately and declare war against all Islamic terrorists worldwide. You can begin by bombing Syria back into the Stone Age.

WILLIAM PIERCEY SR., Jackson