As a result of those attacks, America was sent down a spiral of questioning the loyalty of Muslim-Americans, compounding the amount of Islamophobia, and creating prejudice, fear, and hatred. The vicious cycle of retaliation has escalated ever since. Today, terrorist attacks happen far more often than they should, and unfortunately the feeling of hatred towards Muslims is growing. As often seen in today’s news, ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) is the primary group responsible for the organizing of these attacks. They want to take control of the Islamic world, believing it is unacceptably oppressed and influenced by Western civilizations. They use propaganda to recruit new members, encouraging them to commit devastating attacks of terror. In the case of Islamic extremists, they believe that becoming a martyr will yield to wealth and prosperity in the afterlife. The propaganda used by these extremist organizations ultimately manifest devastation and …show more content…
While some could argue that propaganda is not effective, the truth is that the masses don’t need to believe a story for trouble to stir. Whether propaganda convinces the majority, a handful, or even just one person, the damage done may be irreparable. Actions taken through the influences of propaganda may still result in people being manipulated, lives being lost, and wars being waged. In its many forms, propaganda can spark controversy and be divisive, but the true power of propaganda can only be measured through the aftermath of destruction left by those who believe