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To: AmericanVoter who wrote (677)5/18/2003 10:56:08 AM
From: Thomas M.  Respond to of 758
 
Islamic countries should promote accurate understanding of Islam

On the surface, I agree with this. But, you have to look at the deeper problem - imperialism. Islam is their only vehicle for resistance.

Tom



To: AmericanVoter who wrote (677)5/22/2003 6:07:36 AM
From: GUSTAVE JAEGER  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 758
 
Diplomacy Need of Hour?
Amir Taheri, Arab News Staff


After almost four decades in politics, and as the longest-serving prime minister in modern Asian history, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the Malaysian Prime Minister, will retire at the end of his current term of office. Since the events of Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Mahathir has emerged as a powerful voice for the Muslim world, speaking both against Islamophobes in the West and Islamist extremists in various Islamic countries.

In a free-ranging conversation at his home in London, Dr. Mahathir shared some of his thoughts on Iraq, Islamic fundamentalism and the limits of democracy. What follows is an excerpt.
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arabnews.com