“This doesn’t mean we should just do nothing. It only means that we should think and try harder to understand the social, political, and economic structure of a society before pushing an idea. Also, perhaps we sometimes we need to take gradual approach that will not yield in a short term but can only be enjoyed in long term.”
So you strongly disagree with this article then? After all, it advocates crushing islamic totalitarianism.
I wouldn’t say I strongly disagree. In fact, I think the article has a point, that is, pointing out the consequence of pushing democracy on place like Gaza. I’m sure the administration was aware about the possibility of Hamas winning. The fact that they were pushing for it perhaps shows that they believed Hamas could be ‘tamed’, or they really really thought democracy will sort out everything anyway at the end.