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Face it. Islamic culture is simply not compatible with the values and practices of the West. Freedom of speech, freedom of thought, the questioning of virtually every belief or assumption, the personal liberty to arrive at an individuals own conclusions are inherent in Western culture. The open exercise of those practices are not only rare in Islamic culture but can result in the punishment and even death of anyone who dares to exercise them.

I knew all these things, I have lived there. However you expressed it most eloquently and clearly.

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I forgot to add an observation. When I lived and worked in the Middle East most of the Muslims were good honest people that just wanted to live their lives in peace. Although not radical jihadists, with rare exceptions will they oppose the jihadists in a clash of cultures between East and West. In effect they are silent supporters. That explains a lot about what is happening in the Middle East and what is not happening.

In their minds they are choosing the lesser of two evils. The king of Jordan is an exception. He is a good and honorable man and the same can be said of Egypts leader, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi. Those two are at the top of the Jihadist’s list for murder.