Terri
03-02-2003, 10:47 PM
The Big Picture
Carol Devine-Molin
GOPUSA Opinion
March 3, 2003
In order to vanquish the Jihadist movement, Western civilization must do much more than kill and apprehend terrorists. We are obliged to engage and defeat militant Islam on the ideological front as well. Otherwise, we will not be able to deter little Osama bin Ladens from taking root and perpetrating future strikes against us. And, I'm not talking about flimsy "Psy-Ops" war propaganda, but a concerted effort to appeal to the hearts and minds of the Islamic world, and to effectively convey the transforming power of freedom.
America, as the only global superpower, must facilitate democratization in the Middle East -- which will not only help stem the tide of hatred and terrorism, but unleash the dynamic forces of opportunity and prosperity that work in tandem for the good of societies. Logically, America must institute "regime change" in rogue nations such as Iraq that refuse to disarm and connive to harm us. This is not complicated stuff. Up until now, the Islamic world has been a bastion of despotic rule. However, the "freedom gap" must be alleviated not only for the benefit of these Islamic peoples that live under tyranny, but for the long-term peace and security of Western societies that have been targeted by lawless rogue regimes and their terrorist proxies. Simply put, freedom engenders contentment, while oppression begets rage and violence. Unfortunately, Western civilization is just a scapegoat for the radical Islamists.
Full Story (http://www.gopusa.com/caroldevinemolin/cdm_0303.shtml)
Very good analysis of the situation! Anyone agree?
Carol Devine-Molin
GOPUSA Opinion
March 3, 2003
In order to vanquish the Jihadist movement, Western civilization must do much more than kill and apprehend terrorists. We are obliged to engage and defeat militant Islam on the ideological front as well. Otherwise, we will not be able to deter little Osama bin Ladens from taking root and perpetrating future strikes against us. And, I'm not talking about flimsy "Psy-Ops" war propaganda, but a concerted effort to appeal to the hearts and minds of the Islamic world, and to effectively convey the transforming power of freedom.
America, as the only global superpower, must facilitate democratization in the Middle East -- which will not only help stem the tide of hatred and terrorism, but unleash the dynamic forces of opportunity and prosperity that work in tandem for the good of societies. Logically, America must institute "regime change" in rogue nations such as Iraq that refuse to disarm and connive to harm us. This is not complicated stuff. Up until now, the Islamic world has been a bastion of despotic rule. However, the "freedom gap" must be alleviated not only for the benefit of these Islamic peoples that live under tyranny, but for the long-term peace and security of Western societies that have been targeted by lawless rogue regimes and their terrorist proxies. Simply put, freedom engenders contentment, while oppression begets rage and violence. Unfortunately, Western civilization is just a scapegoat for the radical Islamists.
Full Story (http://www.gopusa.com/caroldevinemolin/cdm_0303.shtml)
Very good analysis of the situation! Anyone agree?