what is the solution to the violence in the middle east? I have traveled there many times enjoyed the area?
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islam as a religion isnt the problem.radical extremist have hi-jacked a country and its people! slowly but surely neighboring countries have been handled the same way.I just want to clear up a misconception about suicide bombers.It isnt always suicide, when your family is held randsom and the only way to insure their safe release is to blow yourself up, come on,I would do the same. I am a democrat and not a huge Bush fan but we cannot stop trying to weed out the evil regimes. On this, I know it is the only way to give the gift of freedom that Americans and many other countries are born with and take for granted. breaking down walls and making sure that free trade and more than one ideology is the only solution.
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I'm staying away from most of the countries in the Middle East. Why? Too dangerous.
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If you are frank in your question, here is a frank answer from a Muslim:\n\nYes, ‘violence’ seems to be the first option in Muslim populated countries. \n\n1. Most of the Muslim population in the world has lower living standards, more socio-economic problems in comparison with Western population. The extremists are usually belong to the lowest income level and uneducated. Religion is the only thing for them to hold on in life and only way to satisfy the ‘being a part of something bigger than them’. Therefore, their belief and devotion are easily misused by Muslim and Non-Muslim opportunists/leaders/ politicians who benefit from the sparks/rows/conflicts. \n\n2. For these groups, violence is the only way of ‘reaction’ and also comes to scene with the support of opportunists. On the other hand,  some of them, of course,  know the other ways of ‘reaction’ or ‘opposition’ but don’t believe that they are going to work anymore.\n\nI didn’t like the cartoons also. I am not planning to take gun and bust an embassy but I am not planning to protest it in any other proper way also. Frankly, I  do not think that it will make any difference or contribute to any debate. In this part of the world, lots of things go wrong, which western countries, especially U.S have a major role. For sure, being insulted by cartoons cannot be a justification of violence. Two wrong does not make one right. What about Palestine ? This should be applicable there also. What is the justification of the violence, especially to the women & children and by the hand of a government? Does two wrong make one right there? Recent election showed that today consderable number of people in Palestine support Hamas. Why? They has been suffering for years, waiting to be heard by the ones who has been lecturing them the human rights. Today not only a group of terrosits but the majority does not believe a solution/reaction any other than violence. What about Iran Nuclear Row ? I am not happy with the idea of Iran having Nuclear bombs. But also I don’t understand why U.S, Israil can develop it but Iran cannot. As for conclusion, from our standing point, it looks like there is a western hypocrisy in many cases. I believe that most of the Muslims lost the belief to western world, their system of values and understanding of democracy and most importantly they lost the belief to the other ways of ‘being heard’, ‘react’ and ‘make difference’     \n  \n3. I believe that the cartoons are not the reason of this violence but the excuse. \n\nPiled up anger found a crack to explode. This part of the world is bleeding. Palastine, Afganhistan, Iraq. Do you think that we are happy living in region of wars? \nI thought that Syria going to be next but it looks like it is going to be Iran. May be after Iran and Syria, it is going to be turn of my country. I personally show a serious effort not to provide any excuse to U.S. and Britain to sweep away my country and also try not to complain a lot about my country in order not to provide them any opportunity to come and rescue me and equip me with their understanding of democracy (!)\n\nI think  most of the Muslims living in this part of the world are angry in some extent to  U.S and Western countries because of their middle east ambition, because of interference which is obviously not contributing the peace in the region. Therefore, I believe that although the cartoons have serious role in reaction, it seems like they are mostly an excuse for violence. \n\nThe most interesting thing in this picture is that they discharged their anger to European countries although it is well known that there is certain anger even hatred against U.S in most of the Muslim countries.  In this case, the U.S., country of freedom, stepped back in a case of ‘freedom of expression’ , criticized the cartoons and didn’t want contribute a supporting debate that insulting Muslims, which is very touching by the way (!) \n\nThere can
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Yes I care. I think that the violence will continue as long as Israel pretends to be the good guy. I admire the tenacity of the Palestinians they stand up for what they believe to be right and will fight a tank with a rock they believe that strongly. I admire that kind of strength in any human. They could give up and accept defeat but they dont. They are willing to stand up to Israel and the US and not many countries do that. I am sorry about your relatives.
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I hear Jordan is nice. For me Jordan is possibly the only arab country that I would be willing to visit... Beside Turkey.
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Being in this middle east country i may choose this option tnx for the advise. LOL
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well, I have to tell something. I'm from an  Arabian country so, I do know this country very well. it's safe but   there is no freedom when you go there forget about  the freedom ,you won't be able to do whatever you want cause it's conservative country ,, they are strict but in general don't worry about  the safety it's safe, \nvenus
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There's no peaceful ways in solving the Zoinists-Palestine conflict. The Jewish PM Olmert is coming here in US this Sunday to discuss his unilateral moves in order to draw 'the final border'. They even going to expand W. Bank settlments. \n\nhttp://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1145961384054&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull\n\nThere will be more blood and war between the Arabs and the Jewish. As much as you love your country, it's best if you leave and migrate to somewhere else. You said that you're a Christian. What you can do is move to Bethlehem. The area is governed by a Christian mayor. That's the best. I'll pray for your country.
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Until recently, Israel was the only democracy in the middle east and our only true friend there too.  Now there are two other brand new -- and admittedly screwed up democracies.  As long as we stay, the middle east will become more westernized and thus less violent, less oppressive and less inclined to be our enemies.  Right now it's all very new and there is huge resentment.  It will wear off in time though, and then we'll enjoy our accomplishments.\n\nDaniel\nTampa Web Designers\nhttp://www.ipowergrfx.com\nhttp://www.publicadjuster.com
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one of the things you have to consider is the problem that muslums do not believe in women's rights, so therefore there would be a serious unrest in the middle east, and countries with women in power would not be able to have any foriegn relations with those countries, i don't know if the world could be anymore peacefull because of a gender difference, because women have always fought for more rights and freedom on the platform of equality, so if we are all equal there would not be a difference in peace, now if i didn't feel like taking this question seriously i would deffinently tell you NO WAY pms would ruin the world...lol, j/k
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I just spoke with a friend who's preparing to go to Iraq for the military.  Now he's not sure where exactly he'll be headed (Iraq or Iran).  But he and I agree that it is best to address the Iran issue BEFORE it becomes a PROBLEM.  It's easier to fix now than later.
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i'm from the middle east but it's not my homecountry.cheers!\np.s.why the middle east though?
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There will never be an end to violence in Iraq and this has nothing what so ever to do with the Troops there! They are actually making it safer at the moment whether people wish to believe it or not! Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims have hated each other for generations and will continue to attack and murder each other! Civil war brewing? Has it even ever ended properly other than the total oppression of the other side by Saddam?\n\nLets all stop winging at the troops and give them our 100% support as they do deserve it! I live in Scotland and send mail and parcels to my mates out there also now use anymarine.com to send stuff to our American allies out there too!\n\nPlease never belittle or forget their sacrifice!
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No. The middle east will never see peace, And if Christians think there can be peace, they need to read their Bible again. That is where the final war will be. All nations will go against God's nation. Israel.  So, pray for peace all you want. There will be none. Ever.
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Most of the land of Isreal is as safe as America.  Usually only areas near Palestine are at risk of violence.  It is a beautiful land with beautiful mixed culture.
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I believe it is in the middle east. i heard it is beautiful and civilized but very hot and humid.. i would like to go there just to visit. i also heard that they have the most beautiful night clubs in Dubai.
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I think you mean: what is the general view of people in the islamic Middle East of the USA (America for me is the continent from Alaska to Chile). I haven't been in the Middle East myself, but if you look at the news, I think this is the picture they give:\nMedias are very hostile towards Israel, like many governments. And as Israels strongest supporter, the USA will be identified with a negative position. But I also see that the protests are directed against the government of the USA, not the people as such. And that even Bush was elected twice.\nMany Middle East government are corrupt, tyrannic, despotic, and those regimes normally got to have an outer enemy to keep people down. \nBut many some Middle East expert can teach you better.