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...pure "extremism and intolerance." The result speaks of a fear not of Islam itself, but of politicized religion. We need to move away from both types of extremism - xenophobia and politicized Islam - and toward real integration. Just as a bad question begs a bad answer, real and sensible dialogue may yield real and sensible solutions. Marlene Ringel Mainz, Germany...
Just as the Vietnam War was not Kennedy's or Lyndon Johnson's war but one generated by vested interests, it is disingenuous for Joe Klein to call Afghanistan Obama's war [Dec. 14]. The U.S. created the mess. Whatever initiative the Pentagon may come up with, al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden - who have won the hearts and minds of the majority that matters - remain a force that will haunt the U.S., just as the mujahedin did the Soviet Union. Saber Ahmed Jazbhay, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA...
...pure "extremism and intolerance." The result speaks of a fear not of Islam itself, but of politicized religion. We need to move away from both types of extremism - xenophobia and politicized Islam - and toward real integration. Just as a bad question begs a bad answer, real, sensible dialogue may yield real, sensible solutions. Marlene Ringel, MAINZ, GERMANY...
...nation of cowards because we looked away from the suffering of children for more than 50 years. As a recovering Irish Roman Catholic, I accuse the Irish clergy of having no shame, no conscience, no remorse. Resign and get out of my country. John J. May, DUBLIN...
...Middle Eastern countries, the progress of women can appear desperately slow. And in none have women attained anything like the opportunities we take for granted in Western Europe or North America. Women still have to contend daily with male-dominated societies and culture, often underpinned by discriminatory laws. They may have more opportunities to study, but even well-educated women struggle to find jobs - and when they do, career progression is difficult. The expectations that men stay in control and women at home remain strong...