Why a Political Leader is Necessary for the Counter-Jihad Movement

This is very sad. Robert Spencer, while on a panel at New York University titled "The Jihad Still Threatens America," was attacked three times by members of the audience: Once by a man yelling at him, a second time by having pies thrown at him, and a third time by someone trying to physically attack him.

It is good to know that Spencer does speak out directly against Islam despite this extreme hostility. But I'm afraid he is just wearing himself out. That is why I've said that a specific political leader is required. These speeches, panels and demonstrations are not enough. They are not a concerted effort. It is all haphazard, with no decipherable goal rather than to speak against Islam. This gives Muslims and pro-Muslim groups ample chance to disrupt, discourage and diminish such efforts.

The counter-jihad movement has to think seriously about the direction of its activities, after the terrible information on the Fort Hood jihadist have now been revealed.