Rep. Peter King vowedto make Thursday's congressional hearing on Islamic radicalization the first in a series, as he launched the high-profile inquiry amid heated criticism from religious and civil rights groups.
The New York Republican, in his opening statement, cited recent terror plots against the United States in defending his decision to hold the hearings. He suggested the hearings could help fulfill the committee's duty to "protect America from a terrorist attack" by examining the root of homegrown radicalism.
"This committee cannot live in denial," King said.
Once again the Republican's political strategy calls for building up the FEAR FACTOR in voters. That's the only way they get elected is to make voters fear the unknown. It is truely sad they feel it's ok to do this.