Breaking The Political Deadlock

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There are very few issues that can break the political deadlock. Terrorism is one of the issues that partisanship differences can be put aside in an attempt to reach a consensus for the safety of the citizens of the United States. The September 11 attacks will always be a reference to what terrorists are capable of, thus the Republicans and Democrats stand on the same side. Safety is the main concern of every human being, regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or ideals.
The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have raised fear and many concerns about possible attacks on the U.S. soil. The fears of a possible attack were confirmed couple weeks later, when a married couple carried out a terrorist attack in San Bernardino CA, killing 14 and

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