or many people, it was the videotaped beheading of two U.S. journalists that triggered a surge in support for military action. Alan Fanning of Freemont, Neb., was persuaded even earlier, when ISIS militants attacked members of Iraqs Yazidi minority, driving thousands to take refuge on Mt. Sinjar. many people, it was the videotape beheading of two U.S. journalists that triggered a surge in support for military action. Alan Fanning of Freemont, Nebraska was persuaded even earlier, when ISIS militants attacked members of Iraqs Yazidi minority, driving thousands to take refuge on Mt. Sinjar.ALAN FANNING: Their goal seems to be genocide. I dont see how we can stand by and let that happen. Theres a moral high ground here and we need to take it. And I think the use of air power is totally justified.
For many people, it was the videotaped beheading of two U.S. journalists that triggered a surge in support for military action. Alan Fanning of Freemont, Neb., was persuaded even earlier, when ISIS militants attacked members of Iraq's Yazidi minority, driving thousands to take refuge on Mt. Sinjar.