VERY interesting. While I was in the ME for the better part of 3 years, some of the time as the only US/Catholic in the work group, I developed a respectful relationship with the Muslims I worked with. But I did on occasion see that “switch” go off. Thanks for posting.
I lived in Afghanistan for 5+ years, working with some of the most capable Afghans. Yet when the mullahs spoke that cell phones would melt the user’s brain they all immediately stopped using them.