Another view of the reaction to the riots in France
by Jack GrantFor another view from the center on the right-wing reaction to the violence in France, The Radical Centrist has some thoughts worth reading:
While at Incite, there is recognition that Islam is not the driving force behind the riots now, but the underlying disaffection may well be levered using radical Islam as a tool to deliberately create instability in the future. The final paragraph perfectly describes the key issues now and for the future.
This is why we must recognize and address the true causes underlying the violence, because if we react as if it is another case somehow proving “Islam is evil” we will take action that will be to our detriment.
We are in a war against a group that uses radical Islam as a tool, but as has been said by many, including President George W. Bush, we are not in a war against Islam. It is not a holy war, and it will not be unless we make it one through ill-thought-out actions.
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Here comes the terrorist French Fries.
By mcconnell on 11.08.05 09:42
Oh, for crying out loud McConnell. That is exactly what Jack has been saying (in this and previous posts) is the WRONG attitude.
By Sine.Qua.Non on 11.08.05 13:15
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