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World must fight ISIS success on social media

This file image made from video posted on a militant website Saturday, July 5, 2014, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, purports to show the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, delivering a sermon at a mosque in Iraq during his first public appearance. An online image released Wednesday purported to show the Islamic State affiliate in Egypt had beheaded a Croatian hostage.
This file image made from video posted on a militant website Saturday, July 5, 2014, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, purports to show the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, delivering a sermon at a mosque in Iraq during his first public appearance. An online image released Wednesday purported to show the Islamic State affiliate in Egypt had beheaded a Croatian hostage. Uncredited AP

Why!

Why hasn't the world been able to combat Islamic terrorists on social media? It is demoralizing to hear how successful ISIS is in convincing individuals who have grown up amongst us, exposed to our values, to exterminate us. Don't these terrorists have loving parents, cherished wives and children that they wish to thrive in harmony?

How is it possible that Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Christians, et al, that religious affiliations cannot impress on mankind to "love thy neighbor!"

Ironically, the U.S. prides itself on marketing prowess.

Rick Lundholm

Bradenton

This story was originally published November 20, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "World must fight ISIS success on social media ."

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