Isn't this just the indigenous population returning? :: Reader comments at Daniel Pipes

Submitted by BJ (Australia), Jan 20, 2012 at 22:55

Wouldn't this be simply a case of persons returning to the land of their grandparents, great-grandparents, great-great grandparents etc? The same for many Jews marrying into a European family. Why not just have one set of rules that apply to all races and religions? Isn't that a formula for peace, tolerance and understanding? Why does this all have to be so bitter and full of conflict? Can someone answer that?

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1	The biggest Fallacy [90 words]	sara	Feb 14, 2012 18:55	193375
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3	Ah, yes- the 'Why Can't we all just Get Along' concept [144 words]	sara	Jan 23, 2012 20:19	192717
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10	Amazement [150 words]	sara	Jan 17, 2012 19:27	192659
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