[NYer]

How could one persuade a moderate Muslim, from Iraq or anywhere else, who has a deep-seated religious faith, prays at set hours of the day, enjoys a secure family life and lives in a community where these conditions are universal, of the benefits of embracing the western lifestyle?

We have met the enemy .... and it is us!

The Brits are a bit late to the scene but, not surprisingly, on target with this review. Excellent post! Thanks.

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[.45MAN]

Insightful. We need to take a look at what we are exporting to other countries. Democracy is one thing but our moral values are something else.

I must add that the stand that Kerry takes on all of this must be worry some also they see in him another step down in the values of religion and morals....