In the wake of horrific attacks like the recent shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, columnist Stephen LeDrew issues a stark warning: the threat of Islamist terrorism to Western society is intensifying. He contends that the standard responses from political leaders—offering "thoughts and prayers" and vowing to enhance security—are proving utterly ineffective against a determined ideological enemy.
The Failure of Platitudes After Atrocities
LeDrew criticizes what he sees as the hollow rhetoric from "peacetime leaders" following attacks such as the December 15, 2025, massacre at Bondi Beach. He argues that prayers and condolences are no match for jihadists intent on violent cleansing based on a radical interpretation of their faith. The international strategy, he suggests, appears to be one of grim hope that each subsequent attack will be less deadly than the last, a notion brutally disproven by ongoing violence.
The Bondi Beach attack, where two gunmen opened fire, is presented as the latest evidence that security forces cannot always stop attackers driven by what LeDrew describes as a "perverse and racist" command to kill. He notes that while Canadians had grown accustomed to such news from distant conflict zones, uncontrolled immigration in Western nations has brought these atrocities to the doorsteps of countries like Britain, France, Germany, and the United States.
A Call for Action Over Tolerance
The columnist asserts that Western society's emphasis on tolerance, at the expense of what he calls "common-sense," has left it impotent against this growing danger. He warns that this specific interpretation of Islamist zealotry, if unchecked, could destroy Western society within a generation. LeDrew places blame on "supine leaders" who seem content to let the threat proliferate.
As a Canadian example, he points to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and her response to anti-Jewish street activities. LeDrew claims her "total lack of any sense of right and wrong" demonstrates a failure to confront criminally racist rhetoric, thereby weakening societal defenses.
The Inevitability of an Attack on Canada
LeDrew's central argument is that a large-scale Islamist terrorist attack will eventually occur in Canada. He urges citizens to demand effective, pre-emptive action from all levels of government before such a tragedy strikes. He emphasizes that Canadian law clearly prohibits counselling or encouraging murder, and he calls on elected officials to fulfill their legally-mandated obligation by directing law enforcement to proactively hunt down extremist elements.
The piece concludes with a dire hope: that leaders will act decisively to prevent Canada from hosting "the next Bondi Beach travesty." The underlying message is a rejection of passive response in favor of a vigorous, lawful defense of societal security and values.
