It is interesting that none of the Muslim countries allow for religious freedom. In fact, anyone who attempts to practice any other religion is subject to punishment, including death. So, the only tolerant country in the Middle East, Israel, not only allows for religious freedom, but is the only true democracy there. Israel is the only representative of freedom in the Middle East. It is no small miracle that the champion of individual freedom in the Middle East has survived, especially after five unprovoked wars against Israel, by the combined Arab nations. If the US and the free world loses Israel as the only strong, democratic ally in the Middle East, the terrorists will have gained another dramatic and deadly foothold. |