# Counterterrorism Is Not About Policing Political Viewpoints by Gregory LoGerfo > "[The Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism] was not about policing political viewpoints, abridging the freedom of speech, or preventing peaceful protest. Rather, it is about keeping ordinary Americans safe from horrific violence, bombings, arson, assassinations, and sabotage of infrastructure at a level that puts lives at risk." > **— Gregory LoGerfo**, *Results from the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, July 2026* ## Sources and Context - **Source dossier:** [[research/Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism|Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism]]. - **Direct publication or recording:** [briefing transcript](https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10/12/results-from-the-ministerial-on-the-resurgence-of-political-terrorism/). - **Editorial form:** The readable quotation retains visible brackets and/or an ellipsis for source-supported clarification or omission. The candidate map below records the exact treatment. - **Context and treatment:** The bracket replaces "this" with the ministerial named throughout the same opening statement. LoGerfo distinguishes protected viewpoint, speech, and peaceful protest from the violent acts and infrastructure sabotage the ministerial addressed, then names public safety as its purpose; [briefing transcript](https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10/12/results-from-the-ministerial-on-the-resurgence-of-political-terrorism/), opening statement. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the Intelligence Environment|Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the Intelligence Environment]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Culture Collection]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Coming Market for Civilian Spycraft|The Coming Market for Civilian Spycraft]] - **Article:** [[articles/Reframing Antisemitism as a National Security Threat|Reframing Antisemitism as a National Security Threat]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Gregory LoGerfo|Gregory LoGerfo]] - [[wiki/Constitutional Power|Constitutional Power]] - [[wiki/Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism|Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism]] ## Share on Social Media ``` "[The Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism] was not about policing political viewpoints, abridging the freedom of speech, or preventing peaceful protest. Rather, it is about keeping ordinary Americans safe from horrific violence, bombings, arson, assassinations, and sabotage of infrastructure at a level that puts lives at risk." — Gregory LoGerfo, Results from the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism, July 2026 https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-gregory-logerfo-counterterrorism-is-not-about-policing-political-viewpoints ```