Pew Research has released a new poll showing a dramatic rise in the fear level of American public opinion over the threat of TERROR.
Growing Concern about Rise of Islamic Extremism at Home and Abroad
As President Obama prepares to address the nation about the militant group ISIS, the public has become more worried about Islamic extremism. Six-in-ten (62%) are very concerned about the rise of Islamic extremism around the world, which is the largest share dating back to 2007. A somewhat smaller majority (53%) is very concerned about the possibility of rising Islamic extremism in the U.S, which ties a record high.
There is a very pronounced partisan divide in the opinion. Democrats are about evenly divided on the matter while Republicans are beating the war drums. Independents are in the middle. This all looks like pretty much a rerun. One of the depressing things is an increase in the number of people saying that concern for civil liberties should not be allowed to get in the way of fighting terrorism. It's not just any old terrorism. It's those scary Muslims.