In an op-ed for the New York Post, Daniel Pipes hits the nail on the head when it comes to the problems with the ongoing war on terrorism,
Since Sept. 11, America has waged war against a tactic. When President Bush declared a “war against terrorism,” he ignored the real enemy – militant Islam, a brutal, totalitarian ideology.
Not explicitly targeting militant Islam has been costly, hindering everything from airline security to sensible immigration policies. It renders Washington unable to explain why U.S. troops are only fighting in theatres in and around the Muslim world, or why certain Muslims warrant special attention from law enforcement. Worse, it means not identifying potential allies, especially moderate Muslims.