mahmood

An Arab man's attempt at bridging the cultural gap and trying to make a difference. Failing a lot. Succeeding once in a while.

Is fighting terrorism more important than engendering democracy?

It’s clear that people in the Middle East want democracy. Thousands of courageous people, Christians and Muslims alike, have paid dearly for speaking out against state oppression and religious fanaticism and for demanding political enfranchisement. These democrats hold the key to Arab world’s future and deserve America’s support. It’s also clear that Arab autocrats ­ …