SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : The Truth About Islam
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Ichy Smith who wrote (10107)9/19/2007 1:10:53 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (2) of 20106
 
You have a good point and it was not my intention to exaggerate to the other extreme. There are some regions of the world where terrorism is out of control. That's, of course why we have nobly declared war on terror, even suffering the approbrium of allies and kin in the process.

Islam is world wide now; where as, terrorist culture remains rooted in geopolitical and regional cultures. Those same tribal cultures used other dogma to commit heinous acts before there was a Quran.

"Thus far I have seen nothing from the "Other Members" of Islam that tells me there is any will to end these attacks. only when those "other Members" feel that their lives, livelihoods and safety are being threatened are they liable to make their concerns known and try to end the conflict. We will be at war globally before that happens.

I don't think that is a fair and balanced argument. There are approximately 20k members of Islam in the US armed forces. There are members with us and against us from all global sectors. We are involved largely because it is strategically beneficial to our livelihood and safety. There is also a good case to be made on principle. But if it were just a matter of one tribe on the other side of the globe annihilating another, I doubt we would be motivated to go there.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News