Are Islamic terrorists an "existential threat" to Western Civilization?

?2015-03-04T19:13:40Z

Clearly not. They are splintered renegade militias and we are a military superpower that has thwarted almost every single homeland attack plot since 911. There are 330 million Americans living in America and post 911 terrorist have killed around 40 so I think it's safe to say they are not an existential threat and despite what Lindsey graham said, they aren't going to "kill us all"

?2015-03-04T19:37:18Z

The quote means they are not a threat to our existence - any person can see that.

Anonymous2015-03-04T19:26:22Z

Why are you asking when you don't even know what the word "existential" means?

Greasy Tony2015-03-04T19:09:50Z

Yes! but as long as Obama's in office, I'm not too worried.

TheKitten2015-03-04T19:10:04Z

No.

Western civilization's excesses, however ,are.

Show more answers (5)