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Politics : Idea Of The Day -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: goldsnow who wrote (42152)	1/21/2002 2:12:11 PM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 50167

It may be naive. In man ways, what Ghandi accomplished in India, Doctor King duplicated in America. In his writings Dr. King used Ghandi as an example to follow. So cultural differences of the type you describe can be bridged. Many in America, including those close to Dr. King, probably also believed he was being naive. Idealism gave strength to the American Revolution. Idealists have surprised many people throughout history. Is the Pakistani leader being an idealist by calling forth a different path for his nation, or is he being a pragmatist? Pragmatism and idealism often find common roads when given the right circumstances and leadership. Given our current dilemma, it may be difficult to see a peaceful path toward the future in the Middle East. But with American leadership, both moral, economic and military, it may be a more peaceful transition then any of us can now imagine. One thing I believe we've learned through all this death at the hands of terrorism, is we cannot sit idly by and watch the fires of bigotry and hatred grow. American foreign policy must become more than the worlds "Janitor", only willing to go when a mess presents itself. We must be engaged, both militarily, economically, and morally. The world is a far more connected place, and we must understanding that evil people (given enough followers) effect us all.