"Bush the Radical"

Submitted by Elizabeth Coote (United States), Nov 12, 2003 at 10:55

It's long past time for him to have said it but he's said it now and that's what's important. What's more, in saying it so specifically, isolated in the speech, makes me believe that he now truly understands that Islam may not be as peaceful as he had heretofore led us to believe.

I'm grateful. It's a start but now, do you think Bush can get the State Department to read the same memo?

State has been the author and betrayer of previous attempts to put the M.E. on notice. Ever since 9-11, in particular, while the public cries for accountability, State plays the old game that 'still waters are deep--best not to stir them up'; 'better the devil you know than one you don't'.

This is an encouraging start. I just hope Bush doesn't use that egregious expression "Islam is a religion of peace" again. To be correct, Islam is an ideology not a true religion. And it certainly is not about 'peace'. It's about everything BUT!

Elizabeth Coote, Toronto

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