Thanks for your reply. I totally agree with you except for the Bush part. I think Bush is falling in the same trap as some of the people on this forum.
I agree that he had to act after 9/11. Invading Iraq however is pushing Muslims into the corner which creates more radicals. At the same time radical Muslims have the opportunity in the anarchistic Iraq to inflame non-Muslims by beheading Americans.
So what is happening in Iraq is happening in the NL now only at a smaller scale.
If you believe that Iraqis were happier under Saddam Hussein than living in a democracy, which you apparently cherish, your statement would make sense.
Bush isn't pushing muslims into a corner. He's giving them new opportunities and a chance to be free. Now, why would that create more radicals?
I think we have to give Iraq a bit of time.
If they can vote like the people in Afghanistan did, then the radicals won't be able to claim they have a right to lead.l show
The terrorists are doing everything they can to kill Iraqis and make them blame the USA.
Still, once they get to vote, the terrorists will lose all legitimacy. They are a very small number of people in a very large country--and many are foreigners.
I think that women having the vote will have a very moderating effect on politics, too. Women are more concerned about people's real needs.
A lot of good things are happening in Iraq with schools, hospitals and services. Most areas have no terrorism.
You have to consider the entire picture.