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...deny that the Taleban and other so-called "Islamic fundamentalists" are serious problems. But Islam is not to blame. It is the fault of both Muslim and non-Muslim governments around the world that such terrorism has been on the rise. The widespread corruption and incompetence in Muslim nations has provoked many young people to look for "alternative" solutions to their problems. Meanwhile, the West has played into the hands of zealots and opportunists by providing seemingly incontrovertible proof that America regards Islam as the enemy...
...costumed girl no more than nine or ten shouts, "I will never, never compromise. In my right hand is a Koran, in my left hand is a knife." As the audience applauds, Chairman Arafat is seen tenderly kissing her on the cheek for her performance. Can any rational person blame the Israelis for questioning Arafat's true intentions? Although, to be sure, there are extremist elements in Israel who have caused much harm, such pervasive, state-encouraged hate simply does not exist, nor could it, in a democratic society...
...farewell to loved ones. Also, by some estimates, as many as one in five passengers has a fear of flying. And a few experts say that airlines, whose advertisements depict air travel as a relaxed, soothing realm of smiling passengers and subservient flight attendants, may themselves be partially to blame for raising travelers' expectations. It's a claim airlines flatly dismiss. "Ludicrous," says Ben Hall, a spokesman for Virgin Atlantic Airways. "We have to look at how many cases of air rage are linked to people over-indulging in alcohol. And how many are people with underlying psychological illnesses. They...
...Invasian" article last week was offensive to the Asian-American community. The blame lies not just with the author but also with the editors who let the article be published. How could a competent editor have let an article about such a controversial topic be published without major rewriting and editing? While I support FM's style of presenting varying viewpoints and opinions, articles that present controversial viewpoints without proper support or motive are offensive and thus completely unacceptable...
Last week police were saying little about their investigation into what Williams' friends and associates knew or did not know in advance about the shooting. They have questioned many who knew Williams, including Stevens and Reynolds. Reynolds says, "It's being reported I am the one to blame for this. I can blame myself. But other people knew way before I did." Kristin Anton, the chief deputy district attorney in charge of the case, said two days after the shooting there were no plans to charge anyone else in the affair. But late last week, Reynolds and Stevens each hired...