I think the fact that he posted this on facebook gives us reason to believe this was intended for a very general audience. Yes, his criticism is not so far from mere insult. But it remains true that Ferguson&#x27;s argument is laughable, and perhaps the author&#x27;s frustration with its absurdity has leaked into his writing.<p>This is to say nothing about Europe&#x27;s interests in preventing an influx of refugees, just that likening the West&#x27;s conflict with Islamic extremists to the circumstances surrounding the fall of Rome is nonsense.