9/11 and The Need For Enlightenment

Posted by khalling 12 years, 11 months ago to Culture
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"What is clearly needed and clearly lacking in the Muslim Middle East are strong voices for Enlightenment, modernist values: a respect for human reason as opposed to blind faith; individual liberty and autonomy; free markets; and honest governments limited to protecting life, liberty, and property."

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  • Posted by richrobinson 12 years, 11 months ago
    I agree but I think the one point he is missing is that radical Muslims will kill moderate ones. If a moderate voice emerges I think it unlikely they would live long enough to make a difference.
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  • Posted by khalling 12 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    joke. He was. He was calling on all those "moderate" muslims peacefully marching tomorrow. they're in the US.
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  • Posted by LetsShrug 12 years, 11 months ago
    Hey, Edward, great idea! How 'bouts you go on other there and spread that enlightenment. The sooner the better. Bye!
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  • Posted by khalling 12 years, 11 months ago in reply to this comment.
    you didn't even read the article. it's pretty good. we need that enlightenment in the US
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