Is There a Tide Beginning to Turn?

(Analyst's note:  Must read and heed this letter from ACT for America)
 

Dear Readers,

Those of us who understand how real and dangerous the threat of radical Islam (jihadist) is to our country sometimes feel frustrated when we don’t understand why other people don’t seem to be concerned about this issue or even recognize it’s a threat.

We wonder why, only eight years after 9/11, it seems that so many appear disinterested in knowing why the attacks occurred and why the threat looms even larger today than it did then.

Polls have born this out. For the past couple of years, the issue of national security and the war on terrorism has steadily dropped as a concern among Americans. Not surprisingly, issues like the economy and health care, which affect people daily in a very personal way and which have dominated the news, have rocketed to the top of the list of issues people are concerned about.

But results from two polls this week reveal a small but recognizable shift in public opinion is taking place. This is almost certainly a consequence of the recent spate of foiled terrorist plots and the looming specter of a nuclear weaponized Iran may be impacting public opinion.

Indeed, had there been more news coverage of these plots (how many people heard about the one in Springfield, Illinois?), public opinion might be shifting even more.

A Rasmussen poll completed just last week showed that the issue of national security/war on terrorism was now the fourth highest concern among respondents out of a list of ten issues, jumping six percentage points.

Yesterday, Fox News reported the results of a just-completed poll that found 61% of Americans support military action against Iran and 69% do not believe President Obama is being tough enough in dealing with Iran.

It would appear that people are beginning to pay a little more attention to the issue of national security. This may only be a temporary phenomenon, but it is an opportunity for us to take action and reach out to others during a time of heightened awareness and concern.

A few weeks ago we launched our “Stop Shariah” project. If you haven’t already done so, we strongly encourage you to log on to www.actforamerica.org/stopshariahnow. Forward the link to others and encourage them to log on as well.

When you log on, you’ll find a wealth of information, resources, pictures and videos. We especially recommend you watch the Joy Brighton videos, the first of which is on the right of the landing page when you log on.

Another important feature of this project is our “Stop Shariah” grassroots lobbying effort. ACT! for America chapter leaders have already been provided an instructional packet and important resources for reaching out to local elected officials in their area.

The objective: To inform such officials about the threat of shariah-compliant finance, its connection to jihad and terrorism, and to provide them with a sample ordinance they can use to fight back against this threat.

You, too, can find out more about this grassroots lobbying effort by clicking here. If you know a school board member, city council member, or county commissioner, we urge you to check out the resources and sample ordinance and explore how you can join us in fighting back against shariah law and shariah finance.

Elected officials are likely more concerned about the issue of terrorism than they were a few months ago, given the succession of recent foiled terrorist plots. Now is a good time to reach out to them.

Another thing you can do is sign up to attend our October 10^th webcast of the Citizens in Action conference. For more information, click here.

During times of heightened public awareness each and every one of us can do something to push back against the threat of radical Islam. We offer numerous ways in which each of us can take action, whether as Patriot Partner, Contributing Member, chapter leader, or getting involved in grassroots activities like our Stop Shariah project.

Prior to launching ACT! for America, Brigitte Gabriel would hear everywhere she went, and receive all kinds of emails, from people asking “what can we do?”

As you can see, there is no shortage of actions we have made available to every ACT! for America member. There literally is something for everyone. What can you do this month?