Hoda Muthana, age twenty-four, is an American-born woman who "defected" from the United States and joined Isis five years ago. Today (2-19-19) the story comes out that she wishes to return to her family in the United States. Hoda claims that joining Isis "was a terrible mistake" and in both a written letter and a recording basically pleads to be allowed to return to the states and that she has seen the error of her ways. The Guardian states that she even wants to help "deradicalise others". The UK in fact faces a similar issue with Shamima Begum, which is apparently a fire and brimstone debate about her being allowed to return to the UK. Piers Morgan has even offered some colorful words about Shamima (shocker).
In my opinion, in regards to Hoda Muthana, she should not be allowed to return to the United States. This is a hands down decision in my opinion, but of course opinions are as variant as snowflakes.
So, Nation States, what do you think? Should Hoda Muthana be allowed just like that to return to the United States fully pardoned and accepted back into our society?
Here are my points for not allowing Hoda back into our nation;
-Firstly, I realize neither Hoda nor ISIS/ISIL represent every single Muslim in existence. I am not saying they do. But ISIS/ISIL is a Islamic radical group that are point blank about the destruction of all "infidels" and their agenda is mass forcing Islam on all.
-(this is an extension of the first) Radicals can be a dangerous thing, no matter what faith, agenda, or philosophy they follow. And the chances of true complete reformation are slim to none, though I will admit not impossible. But still, the odds are 1-9, maybe 1-5. I highly doubt that Hoda has reformed from her radical ways.
-She used her child to front a sob story. Her child can be heard in the recording's background, and she can be seen holding him and kissing him. Putting it bluntly, especially today, America tends to fall for sob stories way too often. Just look at the excuses that are made for the common criminal. "He has a family, he needed money, he had no choice but to rob that bank and gun down that security guard and teller."
Groups like ISIS/ISIL and MS-13 know that sob stories are a valid tactic to use against America. If you still don't get my meaning, two terms; politicians and social activists.
-I find it strange that both Hoda and Shamima are begging for return at the same time. Call me a conspiracy nut if you'd like, I'm just saying...
-Even if Hoda has indeed reformed, she and her child won't be safe or truly happy here in this country. She'll be known as "the traitor who was let back in" and the "the Muslim radical who hates America". She and her child will never know peace here if they are recognized/identified in public. They'll be harassed day in and day out.
I could continue, but still, I feel i have introduced and clarified my opinion and views on this.
So, NS, what say you?
PS-I realize the hot-button attached to this issue, and that this could pluck a few nerves. Please, lets keep it civil. Just a friendly OP request.
