Clearly, as I meant to state, the "clash of civilizations" model suffers from its treatment of both sides as monolithic and the model itself from excessive bipolarism. But the root of the dispute is, I think, something along that line, whether it's stated by Lewis, Huntington, Kissinger, or even LaRouche. Do you agree?
"The root of the dispute". Thank you. I've been waiting for someone to tell me what the "dispute" is. When did it start? Who is a terrorist?
And then, I would be interested to read your opinion of an entrepenurial dentist who pulls teeth in order to prevent tooth decay; or a surgeon who cuts off breasts in order to spare women the possibility of developing breast cancer.
I believe a "clash of civilizations" is, in fact occuring. But I also happen to perceive it as a three-way clash. Or, in the sentiments of Gereal Patton, I would attack in both directions.....