[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by kach22i
Joeaksa, remember you have not lived in an Arab culture - you have been a visitor there. I lived in a predominantly Arab neighborhood while growing up. No fun being the minority, and hearing the horrid Mosque loudspeaker prayers replace the beautiful chimes of the church bells.

The more exposure to western culture, the more like us they become. Which is why some of their leaders wish to limit our influence and isolate their followers.

If the only exposure they have to us is through the barrel of a gun - trust me, this can not be good.

Fear may rule them; we can not allow it to rule us.

Kach, remember that you do not know me at all so pls try to be a bit more accurate before you posts things about me.

I lived in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh to be even more accurate. Riyadh is the capitol and thus a bit more conservative than any other city in the country other than Mecca/Madina, the two holy Muslim cities.

Growing up was in a neighbourhood where over half of the other families were Arab.

Guess this qualifies to make me know just a bit about it? Then have been there on and off the last two months, just to refresh my "Middle East" quotient.

I agree that the more exposure, the more that they like the western ideas. Then they go home and return to their ways. It does not stick long.

Agree with your last two statements. There still is a faction that still wants to kill us and end our society. Unfortunately they will be difficult to stop.

JoeA