Defeating Terrorism Is Free

There is a force in America that will defeat terrorism when called.

Americans.

In the war on terror, law enforcement professionals have a role. The media has a role. The government and military have roles, but the American people are the force that is everywhere, always.

As the target of terror attacks, Americans will always be present to defend themselves. To overcome the terror tactic, we require only our second amendment rights. There is a reason why no enemy force has invaded and conquered America. Armed Americans.

America's greatest enemy until World War I was Great Britain. We fought wars, they burned Washington D.C. to the ground. The "bombs bursting in air" were British. British law gave us slavery to supply the empire. They occupied American cities, but in the end "that star spangled banner" yet waved. They lost, not to the Department of Homeland Security or to a policy, but to a people.

The land of the free and home of the brave prevailed, then Americans forgave our enemy. The British have since become our closest allies. Britain did not ally with us because of our kindness or willingness to "coexist." Great Britain allied with us due to our strength. The strength of Americans.

Countless kings and dictators have been frustrated by America's strength. A strength boiled down to a single timeless phrase, "Don't Tread On Me!"

When did "the public" and "law enforcement" stop simply being referred to as "Americans"? Why do politicians make the patronizing assumption that only government can defend Americans? Will the reduction of rights or expensive security measures ever make us safe? These are questions of faith, wisdom and character.

Three hundred million empowered Americans is the best security solution. The Boston attackers were identified by a victim of the crime. The Saudi national linked to Al Qaeda was captured by a bystander. The younger suspect was found by a homeowner. It is clear that the solution to terror is transparency and trust in the American people.