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The War on Terror continues.

The United States has turned it eye to Boston where two Muslim immigrants declared their own war on our nation. But it was their nation too.  One of the young lads had been embraced by his community. He even became a citizen.  Good for him.

Of course, no good deed goes unpunished. What is a young radicalized Muslim to do?  Oh yes, declare jihad and kill an 8-year-old boy and others as well. One of the two lads is currently being embraced by his 72 virgins assuming their are virgins in hell. His brother is in custody with a lot of explaining to do.

Fortunately, we all recognize this for what is is. Another act of barbaric terrorism against innocent people was committed by our nation's enemies. Yet, it showed the resolve of those patriotic individuals who ran toward danger to rescue the injured in the blasts. Bostonians didn't have to be told to fight. They are made of stronger stuff.

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With all this happening let us not forget another act of terrorism that occurred not that long ago in the great State of Texas. U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted murder in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.

Major Hasan also appears to have taken up the radical Muslim cause and decided to kill as many of our soldiers as possible. The Pentagon recently rejected a proposal to award the Purple Heart to the soldiers killed and wounded in the attack because it might cause a jury to think poorly of Major Hasan. The government has long resisted the calling of this mass shooting an act of terrorism.

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Maybe our government will develop the Politically Correct ribbon to decorate those killed by people when we don't want to use the "T" word.

Many of our South Orange County cities have adopted Marine Corp units from Camp Pendelton. Let us never forget the many sacrifices they have made in defense of our nation. Let our government never be tempted to fail to recognize bravery for the sake of political correctness. Most importantly, may our Father in heaven protect them in their duties.

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