An interesting op-ed from the Washington Times this morning that compares the European Press’ response to criticism of Islamist extremists to the European Press’ response to those who attempted to criticize Nazi Germany prior to Hitler’s invasion of Europe.

Like the Dutch authorities, they are all “considering the possible consequences” of offending extremist Muslims. If, however, the lessons of the past are anything to go by, the submission of the Western establishment to the demands of their enemies will not deter the latter from attacking the West.

An interesting comparison, but I thought Islamofascists declared war upon the West years ago. Was there a cease fire I missed? It’s one thing to appease and renounce criticism of a potential enemy in the hope that you can kill ‘em with kindness - it’s another to refuse to confront an enemy that has already told you they are going to kill you. This is more willful ignorance than appeasement.