Posted by
mgraves on Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:50:17 PM
Poltical oppresion, lack of religious freedom, lack of a free press or free speech, endemic corruption, and stagnant economies. What do these things have in common?
Israel.
A meeting in Mecca between the foreign ministers of seven Muslim nations and the Secretary General of the Oganization of the Islamic Conference has concluded that a solution to the problems of the Near East lies in solving the "Palestinian Issue".
"Durable peace in the Middle East demands an honorable solution of the Palestinian issue based on justice, equity, and realism, which must be in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of the Palestinian people," [Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz] said.
If the Palestinian kleptocracy was interested in co-existing with a strong nation of Israel, then I might be convinced. HAMAS, however, is dedicated to the destruction of Israel and is dedicated to using terrorist tactics. Fatah is also dedicated to the destruction of Israel, but only in a phased manner, and Fatah also uses terrorist tactics.
Until Arab nations stop using Israel as an excuse for the problems of their own countries, they'll never be able to confront their own problems.
Then again, that's the point.