I have just written a comment in a well-known magazine and, for the first time, cannot resist posting that same comment here.
Two, seemingly well-organized, French terrorists are on the run (At the time of writing). But, usually, every criminal makes a mistake, and it is likely that these two will also have made a mistake (Assuming that the police have identified them correctly).
Enough (almost) has been written about the fanatical belief of most Muslims to adhere to the assumed words of their Prophet. Therefore, it seems quite obvious to me that many (more than we imagine) know the two men concerned, but will sympathize with their terrible actions, and will not reveal their whereabouts.
Yet, every time there is a murderous terrorist incident, most Muslims around the globe, from the Imams to the small man and woman in the street can be heard to say, "We do not condone these terrorist actions". Yet, I repeat, many know the two men involved. Therefore, are they actually saying, "We do not condone these specific terrorist actions ... but infidels must be eliminated somehow".
It will be interesting to discover, when (if) these men are caught, if it will be the result of information from the tight-knit Muslim community. Otherwise, the word hypocrite must be applied ... in the form of satire, perhaps.
UPDATE: Thankfully, they have been found and killed. Let's hope that their bodies are not buried, but cremated.
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