The ONLY solution? No!

Submitted by G. Woodworth (United States), Feb 19, 2007 at 21:20

Kendra says: " I really am torn because I agree with Pipes that the ONLY answer to radical Islam IS moderate Islam."

I say: No, Kendra, it is NOT the ONLY answer.

Kendra goes on to say: "there is really no alternative except to accept this theory, since it must be reformed, since the alternatives are eradication or acceptance (both of which are unacceptable and impossible choices)."

I say: WHY is eradication unacceptable? I would say it is almost the ONLY acceptable long-term solution to the problem of a violent evangelistic cult that has terrorized and bullied a large part of mankind for 1400 years.

I say: WHY is eradication or replacement unacceptable? I would, in fact, say it is almost the ONLY acceptable long-term solution to the problem.

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