[dk/coro]

I concur with your position...and feel you have effectively presented your position (and, mine).

In conclusion, I have a problem with any individual who wears his ideology ( or religion) on his sleeve.


IMO, today Western Civilization is facing a re-newed threat from long dormant elements of Islam, which take the guidance contained in the Qur'an quite literally.

This ideological war, IMO, is a continuation of the struggle that has bound the Civilizations in conflict since the 7th Century. Nothing new, here, except our collective National ignorance of the origins and intensity of the struggle.

I suggest Sam Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations" as a primer. Bernard Lewis also presents the argument very well -- and he is a magnificent wordsmith.

In a nutshell -- hold onto your hat!! This one is for real, and will test our national resolve in so many ways. I only hope we are up to the challenge. Cheers ! DKP

[Fester Chugabrew]

"I have a problem with any individual who wears his ideology (or religion) on his sleeve."

Would you consider Jesus Christ to be someone who "wears his religion on his sleeve?"