reply to veronica jordan on muslims in europe

Submitted by brooklynbob (United States), May 4, 2007 at 11:18

It is indeed troubling to the free world that the Muslims have gained such a stong base in Europe. I am sorry when anyone has to suffer because of the actions of their ruling class. However, the Egyptians had to suffer the ten plagues because of the actions of the Pharoh, even though they had no influence over his behavior.

Why is Europe suicidal? What is the reason that brilliant people take leave of rationality and refuse to defend themselves? Sounds like "Those the gods destroy they first make mad". This leads me to think that there is some metaphysical cause to Europe's malaise. It is like "You thought the Jews were so bad, how about some Muslims instead?".

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