An occasional reader sent this link along: A straightforward, if unattributed argument on the strained relations between Islam and the West through history, and into the present day. No rose-colored glasses here:
In the days after September 11, 2001, American leaders rushed to portray Islam as a peaceful religion that had been “hijacked” by a fanatical band of terrorists. One hopes that these assurances were merely tactical
Hey, that’s a good point. Shouldn’t those who want to live in the seventh century limit themselves to the scimitar & bow and arrow? Let them run as many camels up against our buildings as they like.
“…Or if not so, a caliphate that could hope to terrorize the West into submission, using weapons suitable to the scale of the purpose.”
And that’s what makes my heart pound – that the radical element of Islam (a much larger group than any of use choose to admit) CAN and likely WILL, at some point, get their hands on these kinds of weapons.
Lex,
I see you found the article a worthy read. Glad to contibute in some small way.
GreyEagleO6