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Originally Posted by dissention
That was Dan Rather. 
The argument that "they hate us because of our freedoms" is so insulting and simplistic that it serves no purpose but to toot America's own horn. It's not a statement that is supported by facts, yet people choose to believe it. Tells you a lot about people, though. |
While I disagree with the statement in general, in nuance, it has some merit. They see our freedoms and the freedoms of our women as an insult and against Allah. I think they are scared that if these freedoms spread to their country, it will cause their religious dominance to end. This can be seen in the text of speeches over the last few years and they, like we do to them, refer to the West as Godless. So, there is an ounce of truth to that statement about jealousy.
CAVEAT: I am not REPEAT NOT saying they are running aroung jealous of us; that is just silly.