Islamist terror is a clear and present danger

The terror virus is spreading and we're half asleep. From New York, Bali, East Africa, and countless other locales, Islamic fundamentalist terror has made its mark. Lest we forget, here's a detailed chronology.

Until the first World Trade Center bombing on February 26, 1993, terrorist attacks had not penetrated the US mainland. Following that attack, 9/11, and the foiled Millenium attack, various agencies have become increasingly concerned over local terror cells. Minnesota has made a disproportionate number of enemy arrests, most notably Zacharias Moussaoui.

An area of great concern is America's prisons, gangs, and other criminal associations. World Net Daily and Little Green Footballs now report a potential unholy alliance between Islamists and gangs. There is a call to declare Jihad against the LAPD:

The Nation of Islam in Los Angeles is calling on the Crips and Bloods street gangs to stop fighting each other – and to unite in a jihad against the LAPD. That's the essence of a flyer obtained by KFI News and circulated in South Los Angeles, calling on members of two violent street gangs to start a "holy war" against the police department.

The LAPD is aware of the fliers calling for the alliance:

It's unclear who created the flyer so the LAPD has declined to comment, other than saying officers have been aware of them for several days.

"This is deeply disturbing," Los Angeles Police Protective League President Bob Baker told KFI. "Quite frankly, this is a case in which I hope our mayor, our police commission and our community leaders can step in to remind everyone of our shared priorities."

It's impossible at this time to confirm the veracity and/or the extent of the threat, but there should be no doubt that this is a possibility and is something should not be allowed to fester. We musn't let our guard down. Ever.