This poll from Gallup is based on a huge worldwide sample:
One of the largest-ever opinion polls conducted in the Islamic world found that seven percent of Muslims condoned the Sep 11, 2001, attacks on the US, but none of them gave religious justification for their beliefs, according to the figures released Tuesday.
The Gallup organisation’s poll of some 50,000 people in over 35 predominantly Muslim countries found that what motivated those considered “politically radicalised” was their fear of occupation by the West and the US, though most even admired and hoped for democratic principles.
“Politics, not piety, differentiate moderates from radicals” in the Islamic world, said Dalia Mogahed, executive director of the Gallup Center for Muslim studies. “Terrorism sympathisers don’t hate our freedom, they want our freedom.”
The overwhelming majority of Muslims - 93 percent - condemned the Sep 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington, and most said the biggest obstacle to better relations with the West was the latter’s lack of respect for Islam.
I think that the numbers pretty much speak for themselves here. I believe that maybe it's time for a new Confederacy. Those in this country that decide that they should fight against Islam tooth and nail can do so, while the rest of us will sovereignly decline participation and let the circle of hate continue unabated without our interference. Of course, I say all of this in jest, but my point I'm sure is well taken.
There is no great war to fight, there is only a terrible war to avoid.
No comments:
Post a Comment