Why use tentative phrasing?

Submitted by winston (Italy), Mar 2, 2007 at 16:33

Why use the tentative phrasing "in a state of quasi-civil war"? There should be no doubt that there will be a confrontation. It may or may not be a bloody civil war, but certainly not "quasi". That will depend on whether Europe's leaders continue there utopic secularism or if they begin to take measures now.

If we continue in this manner until 2015, a peaceful solution will not be possible. The happy scenario is simply preposterous! What use does islam have of "the chance to waken in a democratic, rich, laic, and peaceable country."? That is a contradiction of terms. In such a place islam would not be necessary. Neither would christianity or any other religion. The world may one day arrive at such a place, but it won't be because of "integration".

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