To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (46427 ) 6/9/2004 11:09:21 AM From: malibuca Respond to Iraq will be the beginning of a major overhaul of Islamic world long overdue, a new renaissance, bloody and ugly but fruitful in its results and pregnant with hope for this region. Poll of Saudis shows wide support for bin Laden's views Almost half of all Saudis said in a poll conducted last year that they have a favorable view of Osama bin Laden's sermons and rhetoric, but fewer than 5 percent thought it was a good idea for bin Laden to rule the Arabian Peninsula. cnn.com In the predominantly Muslim countries surveyed, anger toward the United States remains pervasive, although the level of hatred has eased somewhat and support for the war on terrorism has inched up. Osama bin Laden, however, is viewed favorably by large percentages in Pakistan (65%), Jordan (55%) and Morocco (45%). Even in Turkey, where bin Laden is highly unpopular, as many as 31% say that suicide attacks against Americans and other Westerners in Iraq are justifiable. Majorities in all four Muslim nations surveyed doubt the sincerity of the war on terrorism. Instead, most say it is an effort to control Mideast oil and to dominate the world. people-press.org Message 20155371
