President Obama's speech was frightening

Submitted by Gloria Stewart (United States), Feb 8, 2009 at 21:19

President Barack Obama's speech to the Muslim world using the facilities of Al Arabiya was frightening in its approach. Perhaps he thought he was speaking to Canadians. Apparently neither President Obama or his advisers understand even the fundamentals of dealing with the Muslim world.

To reach out the hand of friendship and to apologize for one's past transgressions - real or imagined - is not seen by the Muslim world as a gesture of friendship. Rather it is construed as a sign of weakness to be exploited.

Gloria Stewart

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