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Reader comment on item: [The Need to Name and] Know Thy Terrorists
Submitted by Karsten Brasch (United States), Nov 21, 2002 at 23:47
Dr Pipes:Given the clarity and expertise that you possess on issues pertaining to the politics of the Middle East and the turmoil caused by Islamic fundamentalism around the world, I had a question for you: What, in your opinion, does Bush or Powell *really*, *actually* think about Islam and Islamic terrorism? I find it hard to believe that these two gentlemen can be so naive as to really believe that "Islam has nothing to do with this...", or "Islam preaches peace and tolerance..." and other forms of nonsensical PC talk that accompanies every act of terrorism. Of course they have to indulge in PC talk from time to time to pacify the pacifists but what lies underneath, if anything? It would be great if you could shed some light on this for the sake of your readers.
-KB
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Daniel Pipes replies:
Unlike most observers, I think President Bush is completely sincere when he talks about Islam as the religion of peace, and so on. I believe he sees Islam from the point of view of a believing Christian in solidarity with fellow monotheists.
As for Secretary of State Powell, from a quite different perspective (multiculturalist), I think he too is sincere.
DP
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