State Dept. Asks Twitter Users for Solutions to Fight 'Violent Extremism' — So, GOP Senator Gives Them Some Ideas

On Friday afternoon, the U.S. State Department asked Twitter users to offer their “solutions” for countering “violent extremism.”

We want your input. Share solutions you think are critical to countering violent extremism. https://t.co/lmVRNT7CAl pic.twitter.com/ivZKtwEQ8a

— Department of State (@StateDept) February 20, 2015

In addition to a number of sarcastic responses, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) offered the State Department a number of solutions to counter extremism. They probably weren't what the department had in mind.

Glad you asked-I have some ideas...RT @StateDept: We want your input. Share solutions you think are critical to countering violent extremism

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept Special Forces #RLTW pic.twitter.com/RUDBTIiOiI

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept A-10 Warthog pic.twitter.com/NJqLlzBlrR

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept Forward Air Controller pic.twitter.com/w8L4kpJalF

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept B2 Bomber pic.twitter.com/GgIr3d1TtJ

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept Navy Seals pic.twitter.com/qfbBD0g4MX

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept Tomahawk strike pic.twitter.com/rVU4KWC5bk

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept C-130 pic.twitter.com/cVuijxIYdx

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept Carrier Strike Group pic.twitter.com/Hbfi8pFov4

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

.@StateDept 101st Airborne pic.twitter.com/kDk49g5iwu

— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) February 20, 2015

It seems Sen. Cotton is of the belief that the best way to defeat extremists, like those fighting for the Islamic State terrorist group, is to take them out.

(H/T: Mediaite)