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ORIGINAL: Greta75 I hope ISIS actually provokes more Muslim countries, so they can take care of their religion created problem. Somehow I am doubtful Again, before the Jordanian pilot was burned alive, a lot of Muslims in Jordan were against getting involved in the fight against ISIS quote:
AMMAN, Jordan - The gruesome killing and cries for revenge have also drowned out dissenting voices, especially from Jordan's powerful Islamist bloc, the largest political force opposed to the Washington-backed monarchy of King Abdullah II. Lt. Moaz Kasasbeh's elevation to national martyr status has abruptly made opposition to Jordan's participation in the U.S.-led bombing campaign against the Islamic State group appear unpatriotic, if not treasonous. The immolation of Kasasbeh, captured after his F-16 crashed in Syria while he was on a mission with the U.S.-led coalition, has narrowed what is considered acceptable public debate. "Sitting in a gray area is no longer acceptable," said Oraib Rintawi, director of the Amman-based Al Quds Center for Political Studies. "Public opinion is very angry." Before the killing was confirmed, many Jordanians - including the pilot's father and other members of his influential southern tribe - openly questioned any participation in the air campaign, declaring it was not Jordan's fight. Besides fear for air crews' safety, some voiced concern about possible Islamic State reprisal attacks in Jordan. But exuberant endorsement of the aerial bombardment has now become a virtual test of loyalty. Martial scenes and bellicose declarations from the king and others have replaced the normally drab fare of state television. The pilot's father has called for the "annihilation" of Islamic State. Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2015/02/09/3635642_jordan-outrage-explodes.html?utm_source=feedburner&rh=1#storylink=cpy How many Muslims worldwide are joining the fight against ISIS vs how many are flocking to joint the ranks of ISIS
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