By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The House Homeland Security chairman suggested terrorism “has gone viral” because of the accessibility of the Internet, where terrorist groups are recruiting new members.
“I think there’s been an uptick in the stream of threats out there,” Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said.
“It’s very concerning.”
McCaul only needed to point to the shooting in Garland, Texas, over a “Draw Muhammad” event for one example of the growing threats.
McCaul said he’s fearful the internet will help terrorists connect with other extremists.
“I think the threat environment today is one of the highest that I’ve ever seen,” McCaul said, comparing the atmosphere to the period around the 9/11 attacks.
“It’s going to get worse, not better,” he said. “This is very difficult to stop.”
