Able Quote by Dan Donovan
“Through the Internet, ISIS and other terrorist groups reach people they wouldn't ordinarily be able to reach.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Counterterrorism, 2015
Terrorist groups exploit the Internet to reach audiences beyond their traditional reach.
In simple terms: Online platforms expand extremist recruitment.
Monitor and counter online extremist content.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- online monitoring
- community education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance free speech with security?
- What digital tools can disrupt extremist networks?
Extremist messages can be encrypted and harder to trace.