ZIAD K. ABDELNOUR

There are few problems in the world that economic prosperitycannot help solve. Yet the engines of that prosperity are under fierceattack. The forces that seek power over others have gained the upperhand against those that seek freedom. By harming wealth creation,they cause even more strain on society. Historically, this is nothingnew. State domination over its subjects has roots that connect statism,totalitarianism, communism, and socialism to more modern-day variantsof liberalism and progressivism. It is a constant fight and we mustwin.

The West will not deal effectively with Arab terrorism until it understands the Arab mindset. The Arabs are a proud people. They respect strength, even when used against them. They despise weakness. Their religion, Islam, regards Moslems as superior, does not grant equal rights to Christians under Moslem rule, and it is the only religion that glorifies war against unbelievers.

Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.