Killing Yemen Al Qaeda's No. 2 is no death blow to the group - CSMonitor.com
I would proffer to say it is good news, in that diminishing a group so clearly dedicated to senseless violence is a good thing.
And also, maybe even more importantly, for each terrorist with Middle East and/or Al Qaeda ties, we should reach out to the Arab community with olive wreaths, and pledges to respect each other's culture.
It is subtle, but necessary to build the bands of trust between two groups, where mutual survival is a prerequisite. And there is much animosity being generated.
And just because if it leads it bleeds and the media keeps showing us violence, and people see the violence, that BY NO MEANS DEFINES the energy, values, and vision of peaceful Arabs and non-Arabs around the world just looking for a better tomorrow.
We clearly are not at war with Islam, and the good, non-violent Muslims practicing Islam here and in the Middle East.
But we have to protect ourselves from violent extremists.
This should be clear.
But the media, our politicians, and maybe each of us should be more clear and frequent in sending good wishes and intention for good Muslims everywhere.
Let's focus on that a bit.
I would proffer to say it is good news, in that diminishing a group so clearly dedicated to senseless violence is a good thing.
And also, maybe even more importantly, for each terrorist with Middle East and/or Al Qaeda ties, we should reach out to the Arab community with olive wreaths, and pledges to respect each other's culture.
It is subtle, but necessary to build the bands of trust between two groups, where mutual survival is a prerequisite. And there is much animosity being generated.
And just because if it leads it bleeds and the media keeps showing us violence, and people see the violence, that BY NO MEANS DEFINES the energy, values, and vision of peaceful Arabs and non-Arabs around the world just looking for a better tomorrow.
We clearly are not at war with Islam, and the good, non-violent Muslims practicing Islam here and in the Middle East.
But we have to protect ourselves from violent extremists.
This should be clear.
But the media, our politicians, and maybe each of us should be more clear and frequent in sending good wishes and intention for good Muslims everywhere.
Let's focus on that a bit.
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