I Can't Stop Thinking About What Bourbon Street Taught Me
Briefly

"Still so confused as to why he chose here [Bourbon Street]." This sentiment reflects the bewilderment felt by locals and visitors alike after the tragic attack.
The FBI announced Jabbar’s online posts indicated his support for ISIS and outlined his potential motives for selecting Bourbon Street as a target.
Jabbar may have targeted revelers in the French Quarter for wanting to promote a 'war between the believers and the disbelievers', indicating a purpose behind his actions.
Musical and intoxicating ambiance of Bourbon Street might make it appear provocatively sinful to extremist ideologies, as noted in Jabbar's online recordings.
Read at Slate Magazine
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