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Sheryl asked in News & EventsCurrent Events · 1 decade ago

What is the future of the Middle East?

Sharia law human rights violations, blood for oil, war

What does it mean to the rest of the world?

Update:

@Flower - When I say M.E. I think it is implied to which countries I am referring to most strongly...

I agree that the U.S. has human rights violations, but not to the extent of these coutries. Watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQdMroyXDZQ

I'm not saying we're any better or worse. We're all people and would likely behave similar in the same situation. But, we do have the power to do something, and, morally, it seems right.

I'm not saying the philosophy behind Islam or Sharia is wrong (in fact it has a lot of good to offer), but the way it is used to uphold human rights violations is.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I know what your going to say, That was said by Bush, So go ahead and lay blame. But it is fact. You can't argue that. from either side of the issue. I would suggest you at least read the link, You don't have to agree with the theories.

    FUTURE OF MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

    "In many Middle Eastern countries, poverty is deep and it is spreading, women lack rights and are denied schooling. Whole societies remain stagnant while the world moves ahead. As long as the Middle East remains a place where freedom does not flourish, it will remain a place of stagnation, resentment, and violence ready for export."

    --- George.W.Bush---

    This statement from http://www.rezapahlavi.org/speeches/?english&id=25...

    Iran’s clerical regime’s continued support for terrorism and confrontational behaviour, both regionally and beyond, its lack of transparency on issues such as its nuclear program, its continued repression of its citizenry, and a host of other issues, has rightfully led the world to the conclusion that, as such, this regime cannot be trusted. The Iranian people continue to suffer while the world ponders where all this might lead to. There are numerous topics worthy of discussion. But in light of time, I have chosen to focus tonight on the most recent issues preoccupying the international community.

    It does sore of mirror some of our own problems her in the US. But that is not what you asked is it. There are as many answers as there are theories. It all depends on who you want to trust. I would say, it is not even that. It is whether or not there is ever an honest and open debate by the whole world. And I don't mean by the UN, they are to biased. I would say that it should be between all world leaders, in an open forum. And not by anybody else. Lets have an open gathering of only the leaders, that have an interest in settling the issues. Not their ambassadors, or another other representatives. That could be done in the UN building,

    But I am getting on my soap box again. Please enjoy reading the links, and if you learn something, or it gives you pause to look further, that is the whole point.

  • Kini
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    1 decade ago

    There are different countries with different interests. You cannot lump the entire M.E. into a monolith. It is like ignoring our 50 states.

    The U.S. has human rights violations as well and caused a war for oil.

    How are we so different? We have more money and all the military power you could want but it is not bringing peace.

    You cannot condem all of sharia law without understanding its complexity.

  • 1 decade ago

    for another 50 yrs no change

  • 1 decade ago

    war war and more war

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