spynverzyon wrote:

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If we really wanted to save lives and money, we could have surrendered right after 9/11: simply said, “Okay, we give up! We’ll stop being to rich and free and democratic and Christian and Jewish and feminist and educated and tolerant!” Is that what we should do now?

Indeed . . .

But alas, even that wouldn’t stop the campaign against modernity in general and us ‘mericums in particular . . . to stop the slitting of throats and the suicide bombings altogether, we’d have to submit to Islam and Sharia, and become dhimmi — or convert to Islam. And even then, we’d have to keep our fingers crossed (while facing east . . .).

I suppose some postmodernist could make a compelling case in favor of stoning tainted women to death, even if the taint was from rape, could argue in favor of the forced circumcision of women (well, girls, really . . .) and could defend honor killings, on the grounds that such customs are merely examples of diversity, which like colorful costumes, rhythmic music and exotic dishes should be celebrated . . ..

But if you don’t mind, I’d prefer to stick to western values.

Brian