August 25, 2008
Testimonials : 2008 National Security Presidential Voter Guide
The Editors
Testimonials and rave reviews of the Guide have poured in.
“The 2008 Presidential Voter Guide, produced by Family Security Matters (FSM),is perhaps the most advanced citizens’ quick reader to understand a critical list of counter terrorism concepts absolutely needed by the public. The Guide brings to the attention of the voter basic questions about Jihadism and enables readers to educate themselves, thus empowering them in the democratic process of selecting their representatives. This tool, produced by adedicated NGO (FSM) is agift to US citizens and public servants. It willhelp in winning the educational battlein the War of Ideas.”
Dr. Walid Phares
Director, Future Terrorism Project, Foundation for Defense of Democracies and author of “The War of Ideas”
“FamilySecurityMatters.org National Security Presidential Voter Guide takes head-on some of the toughest and most controversial national security issues of the day and offers reasoned, but no-holds barred answers for what we should expect from our elected officials. Every American, regardless of their politics, should read this guide–these are the right questions and the right issues that every man and woman seeking office should have to answer before we cast our ballots. It is vital that we know where officials stand.”
Jim Carafano
Assistant Director, Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies and Senior Research Fellow, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, the Heritage Foundation
“The Family Security Matters National Security Presidential Voters Guide is an indispensable tool for the civic minded, American voter. Concise, accurate and easy to understand, this synopsis includes information from impeccable sources…”
Frank Salvato
Executive Director, Director of Terrorism Research, BasicsProject.org
“If ‘knowledge is power’, then FSM’s Guide must be made available to all citizens concerned with the future of this nation.”
Dr. Harvey Kushner,
Internationally recognized authority on terrorism and author of “Holy War on the Home Front”
“The Family Security Matters Presidential Voter Guide is a useful tool for every American who plans to cast an educated vote.”
Clifford D. May
President, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
“The FamilySecurityMatters.org National Security Presidential Voter Guide asks key questions and provides context for voters in helping to make informed choices in the upcoming elections.”
Jeffrey Imm
Former FBI, Counterterrorism Blog expert commentator and authority in Islamist extremist and domestic terror groups
“The ultimate responsibility for the defense of our nation over the next four years rests with the citizens who will be selecting a new Commander in Chief this November. To this end, FSM’s National Security Presidential Voter Guide is an invaluable resource for those wishing to make an informed choice between Barack Obama and John McCain. The Voter Guide concisely reviews the nature of Jihadism and reveals the candidates’ positions on issues pertaining to combating this existential threat. Share the Guide with your friends and neighbors—especially those who may have forgotten the hard lesson of 9/11.”
Colonel David F. Bedey (U.S. Army, ret.)
Former professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, presently writing on cultural issues and national security affairs
“The FSM Voting Guide is arguably the most useful tool available for assessing the terror threats from radical Islamic sources and how they should be addressed. This guide is a remarkably practical way to translate one’s preference for the presidency with strategies for combating terrorism. In my opinion the FSM guide is an indispensable bank of information for Americans concerned about our national security."
Dr. Herbert London
President
Hudson Institute
“Finally, I am relieved that others are as concerned about the safety of America as I am. The Islamic evil must be defeated and it will take very powerful leadership to do the job. Family Security Matters’ 2008 Presidential Voter Guide must be everyone’s microscope to examine each presidential candidate under its lens and choose the best for America. I will pass it to thousands in my email list hoping to help them reach this crucial decision. Thank you FSM for guiding us through this dangerous era of our history.”
Wafa Sultan
Syrian born American thinker and outspoken critic of Islam.
"The Presidential Voter Guide by FamilySecurityMatters.org, is a must read for every American who cares about the safety and independence of his/her homeland. This objective, factual Guide helps to inform and educate every reader to make the right decision for a secure and prosperous U.S.A.
Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld
Director,
American Center for Democracy