[rollo tomasi]

In my opinion we should pull out of those countries with barbarec punishments (Economically infeasible though at this juncture).

I don't believe in criminalizing behavior between consenting adults, however, I do believe in modesty and keeping those practices inside the bedroom. I acknowledge Pandora's Jar (Box) is open. I understand the appeal angle and everyone should be welcomed of course, however, they have to sign on with the expectations that social engineering would be a very low priority.

I guess that is what I am trying to convey.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

I agree completely ...it is ridiculous to try to “ change” ISLAMIC culture as we’re still trying to do in Afghanistan.
Leave them alone, create economic and political ties where feasable and destroy them miltarily when they become a threat..ie iran.