To the editor:
I agree that keeping families safe will be a key factor in the election.
Trump’s “toughness” is obviously aimed at those who are already afraid their country is escaping from them and want it back. Logic does not matter to these voters. The easy solution is to ban Muslims and other refugees, ignoring the fact that perpetrators of these terrorist attacks are citizens of western countries, as is the case of France’s recent tragedies.
Closing our borders, as Trump advocates, is not the solution. Eradicating terrorism is a long-term effort involving patience as well as the isolation and elimination of those preaching violence around the globe. Carpet bombing areas where terrorists may be hiding will mean the death of innocent civilians and expand the conflict, which is what Islamic State really wants.
Domenico Maceri, San Luis Obispo
Note from KBJ: Domenico Maceri won't be singing this tune when Muslim terrorists hit San Luis Obispo.
