David B.
2008-06-06 19:32:38
Some of the acquiesence Mr Bawer is talking about could be interpreted to refer to the mass of “moderate” Muslims whose almost complete silence in the face of murderous fanaticism carried out in the name of their religion could be seen as de facto approval. Or, as he points out, that silence could be the result of fear. To paraphrase a famous quote, “All that it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing.”
Terrific piece of history. This was a pleasure to read and will be long remembered by me.
