9/11 and The Need For Enlightenment

Posted by khalling 12 years, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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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