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DinahMoeHum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-15-03 11:45 AM
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An Arab Liberal's Anguish - Christian Science Monitor
http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/1215/p11s01-coop.html?entryBottomStory

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It is an inherent contradiction to impose democracy. Given the lengthy gestation of America's own democratic institutions, it's like asking Iraq to evolve politically overnight.

When we create a genuine democracy for ourselves, it will have to be on our terms and at our own pace. And when we do, we're likely to arrive at decisions - on such issues as trade relationships and the role of government and religion in society - that trouble others, particularly the US. In other words: Democracy is not necessarily synonymous with liberal or pro-Western values.

There is one thing on which Mr. Bush and I agree: Positive change is necessary. I hope he will let us make it on our terms, because people in my region will not make it on his.
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...much more...

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0007 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-15-03 12:17 PM
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1. A good insight and an objective view of folks who know!
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HuckleB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-15-03 03:30 PM
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2. Amazing piece.
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lotteandollie Donating Member (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-15-03 05:15 PM
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3. The part about the mini skirt was interesting...
the rest was rubbish
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newyawker99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-17-03 01:44 PM
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4. Hi lotteandollie!!
Welcome to DU!! :toast:
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truth2power Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-17-03 02:38 PM
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5. Rubbish??? How so?
Seems right on target to me.

Could you say specifically what you disagreed with?
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