The Times reports that Italian mayor Luigi Brugnaro claimed that his city Venice was safer than Barcelona - where 14 people died being run down by a van last week.
Speaking at a conference in Rimini, north east Italy, he further revealed the extraordinary order he has given to armed police at one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe.
Brugnaro was applauded by delegates when he said: “In contrast with Barcelona, where they had not set up protection, we keep our guard up.
“If anyone runs into St Mark’s Square shouting ‘Allahu Akhbar’, we will take him down.
"A year ago I said within four paces, now within three. I will say it in Venetian: ‘Ghe Sparemo’ (We will shoot him)."
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/well-send-straight-god-venice-11043606
I'm sure many Americans approve of Mayor Brugnaro's bravado, but is this a war on terror or a war on religious extremism?
What happens when the authorities decide to shoot anyone who shouts "Praise The Lord"?
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