But this doesn't mean "no-go"

Submitted by Bernd Bausch (Japan), Jan 19, 2015 at 20:28

Of course as a tourist and without spending time getting close to the inhabitants you don't get an accurate impression of what it's like to live there. However the term "no-go" zones implies that outsiders can't go there without fear for their security. This, just as the ridiculous assertion by Fox News (yes I know they apologized) that entire cities are in the hands of Islamists and Sharia Law applies there, is clearly wrong. Well, at least the unintended satire provided a good laugh.

It does seem though that support for democracy and Western values is crumbling in some areas and groups. That's an issue to be addressed; perhaps recent events and the discussions that have been triggered by them will help.

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