Sunday, January 21, 2007

Europe and Islam

The question of migrant and indigenous communities in Europe is a fait accompli. Indeed, the demographics are pointed to upswings around the rich world. This should be worked as golden opportunity for a globalising world rather than a call to intolerance and racist impunity.

Europe should take the lead in integrating our world, from now on. Reason: the United States, under George Bush, is severely handicapped and pressed at the moment. Working through the UN and the Arab block, it is time to take bold actions on behalf of world peace. Step one is to create jobs to fight poverty. Do so for the milling youths and idle women in the region. Boldly commit to and help the poor world. Walk ya talk!

If I were EU Leaders, I will open dialogue with Islamic Leaders of all hues and persuasions in 2007. This should lead to Exploratory Talks with Al-Qaeda. I speak of the Movement rather than the targeted individuals. There can be no military-alone solution to all the contentions and counter-contentions today! One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter! Dialogue is due. Let's bite the bullet, and slay this monster with "contact, counsel & compromise". It be no weakness on either side. It is sensibleness, alas! Sheer sensibleness.

This is a top priority issue that must run pari-pasu the Iraq and wider Middle East matters. No further delays, please!

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