Just call them Daesh
Sir: I was interested to read Sam Leith’s article in which he appears to argue that the language we use to describe those engaged in terrorism or the conflict in Syria doesn’t matter (‘Daesh? Sheesh!’, 28 November).
I wholeheartedly believe that the words we use are important, and they are particularly vital in the current bid to combat terrorism.
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