“If it is to be successful, though, that struggle will have to encompass not only the negative fight against the Islamic enemies of Western civilization. It will also have to involve the reanimation of the central principles of Western civilization: virtues like patriotism, public affirmation of the rule of law, and an outspoken allegiance to the formative values of Western democratic society: values like freedom of religion, respect for individual initiative, and equality before the law.”

That’s quite the list, and yet again I notice that missing is any mention of putting a halt to immigration, a first step so obvious I can’t believe Mr. Kimball has not only never thought of it himself, but has also never heard anyone else suggest it.