Submitted by Nikos Retsos, academic, Aug 15, 2007 17:29

Nice warning, Mr. Kelly. But where do we go from here? What does the average citizens does from now on to minimize or neutralize the radicalization process? And if the radicalization tranjectory cannot be predicted, what is the usefulness of the announcement? It seems to me that the report is just another blant alert that is reminiscence of the red, orange, and yellow alerts declared before by the feds until they became a laughing stock . This announcement seems to be useless to the public, and it doesn't seem to me to serve any purpose other than clear Mr. Kelly if something happens by him saying: "I told you so."

In other cultures and religions, RESPECT is very important, and it is a key factor for the public at large to accord that respect to people of other traditions and beliefs. And if we follow that, it will affect the harmony in the neighborhoods, that in turn will promote good feelings among fellow neighbors of any denomination and dilute any inclination toward anti-American radicalization. Sticking terrorist labels, and showing dislike and suspicion against people that look diefferent, or look like some race that we have radicalized ourselves against, won't help us either with our security or with a widening gap among us and our global antagonists.

The report is missing two key elements: a) We shall learn to control our our biasses across the board, and b) We must decide whether we want to leave in a friendly or hostile world, and make sure our politicians follow our wishes. Our goodwill will do a lot to heal the the wounds between us and our adversaries, and do away with possible radicalization once and for all.

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