Capt.Popeye
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Let's analyze the content without histrionics.
The author
1- was indoctrinated to be obsessively religious -- a bit extreme, but not criminal.
2- convinced his parents to follow some routines -- again nothing new. check out some environmentalist or vegetarians to see how they pester those around them.
3- was politically active -- again, nothing wrong
4- took up arms -- houston, we have a problem!
So, out of all the above, the only problematic issue is #4 (resorting to violence). As always, when we lose focus and let anti-Arab, anti-Islam obsession cloud the issue, we steer away from solutions.
Our problem is the belief that disagreements can be resolved by vigilante justice outside the law.
Ref the underlined part;
Is that 'the problem'?
OR
Is the problem that vigilante justice (ie unilateral armed action) is considered to be sanctioned by 'Higher Powers'?