As Americans. we must categorically reject the divisive and corrosive rhetoric of fear that only serves to undermine us as a nation. Americans cannot let themselves be coerced by the politics of fear today. If we do. then the terrorists and extremists will have won. Terrorists want us to be afraid. and they want us to be a nation divided. Groups like ISIS actively promote the narrative that Muslims are not welcome in the United States. and the xenophobic. hateful rhetoric espoused by some today plays into our enemies hands. It also demeans us as a democratic nation founded on the principles of freedom. equality. and liberty. We should not let our country be defined by irresponsible fearmongering.
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Generalization that some people are using xenophobic rhetoric.