An answer, maybe

American opinions are shifting.

It is particularly apparent in the recent polls about sending ground troops into the Middle East. Now, well over half of those polled favor putting American boots on the ground to fight ISIS.

This comes after a long period of resistance to the idea. That is because fear in America is building.

The massacre in San Bernadino made people realize that we are not immune from such attacks. Then, the second largest school district in the country was closed down because of threats.

Also adding to the discomfort many feel is the barrage of talk from the candidates for th...