Having gazed into the abyss of the Islamic State, we now risk it gazing into us. In Islamic State websites and chat groups, Mateen likely discovered a language for his rage — and men to cheer him on. A rainbow flag is held up during a vigil after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in front of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 12, 2016. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY A rainbow flag is held up during a vigil after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in front of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 12, 2016. Experience has made us familiar with the script that led Islamic State-inspired Omar Mateen to the doors of the Pulse.

Source: Indian Express June 13, 2016 18:22 UTC