Posted on Jul 26, 2014
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Why does it make such big news? We all know that we have terrorists within our borders. We have had homegrown terrorists attack within the US and some that went overseas for training and either fought overseas and/or returned to US soil. Why do we make such big news out of it? Are we not just helping their cause with free publicity? I know that some newspapers had policies when I grew up to not report bomb threats at schools to avoid giving the caller the satisfaction of making the news.

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http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/07/27/al-qaeda-linked-syria-fighters-release-video-purporting-to-show-american/?intcmp=latestnews
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Sir in my opinion we are consumed with news and sharing it. This post is case in point! You share the same news on yet another social media outlet, but at the same time question "Why do we make such big news out of it?"

So I also ask you Sir, Why does it make such big news?

My answer would be because it sells I guess.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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Grant him his wish, suicide by SEAL
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I agree and I also think the names of shooters should not be released. Many do these acts to become famous and or push their agenda forward. We should not assist them in reaching their goals.
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Ma'am I don't that would fly in the society that we live in. Not giving names will get attached to Obama trying to protect "his brothers", "Muslim brothers". I want to see names I'm it makes no difference if it's a Johnston, or a Muhammed right?
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