Old Dominion attack the result of multiple layers of policy madness

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Last week, an Islamic extremist opened fire at Old Dominion University in Virginia, reportedly targeting military personnel as he shouted “Allahu akbar.” Tragically, the terrorist managed to murder Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a professor of military science, a decorated combat veteran, and the leader of the school’s ROTC program.