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as we focus on only the most obvious aspects, we're not going to win.” explained Fairchild. Fighting Ignorance
Public confusion about who or what America is fighting against in the war on terror is what compelled Fairchild, along with two colleagues, tofound the Higgins Counterterrorism Research Center to educate rank and file law enforcement and military about Islam and terrorism. The center is a not for profit organization started four years ago after 9/11.
“It's a public service thing. The first year we were pro bono, and even now our fee is very small,” explained Fairchild. While Fairchild has trained more than 7,000 law enforcement officials on these subjects, this speech before the Culpeper Minutemen was his first such talk to the general public.
“We want them to be able to make informed decisions about these issues. I want you to be able to ask your congressmen questions about Wahhabism and dismiss him when he has no idea.” explained Fairchild.
“We haven't taken care of the problem, and we don’t have it figured out. Education is the most important thing.”
The audience for Fairchild's talk, primarily composed of DAR members and a few guests, was very responsive to his lecture.
Following his talk, several DAR members expressed regret that they hadn't recorded the lecture to play for people that were not present.
For more information on the Higgins Counterterrorism Research Center and Brian Fairchild, contact Monty Tayloe at mtayloe@timespapers.com
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