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Doha Debates - Islam and the world...

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For a seriously detailed and informative series of debates about real issues in the muslim world, check out:

http://www.thedohadebates.com/output/page12.asp

This BBC program is a real eye opener and a lot of these topics are simply unmentioned in the west, especially on US television.

Quote:

"The Doha Debates will be back for a 4th series starting in September 2007

May 28th , 2007
"This House believes that torture is only acceptable under legal supervision "

May 1st , 2007
"This House believes the pro-Israeli lobby has successfully stifled Western debate about Israel's actions "

March 28th , 2007
"This House believes the Palestinians should give up their full right of return "

February 19th , 2007
"This House believes the face veil is a barrier to integration in the West "

January 31st, 2007
"This House believes only a new dictator can end the violence in Iraq"

sandyclaus wrote:

January 31st, 2007
"This House believes only a new dictator can end the violence in Iraq"

Not much confidence in the Iraqis, eh? "They'll only be peacefull if forced to with the threat of execution or massacre..."

ocalhoun wrote:

sandyclaus wrote:

January 31st, 2007
"This House believes only a new dictator can end the violence in Iraq"

Not much confidence in the Iraqis, eh? "They'll only be peacefull if forced to with the threat of execution or massacre..."

Much as I hate to admit it, it seems that some societies can not handle democracy.
Indonesia is a good example. Since Soeharto was pushed out of power the country has moved dramatically towards Islamic control. Although not yet Islamic rule, that is still to come.

Churches are harassed and closed down on a regular basis and religious tolerance is a thing of the past. I am not sure how much longer I can stay here if the current trend continues, and with it economic collapse.
Since the economic crisis in 1997 Indonesia has been a total economic failure, dependent on foreign aid just to maintain infrastructure.

I think the move from dictator to democracy needs to come slowly, in stages. The sudden change from dictatorship to western democracy is too sudden and people think thay now have the right to do as they please because they are free.

In reality successful democracy is about social responsibility, not personal rights and freedom.

ocalhoun wrote:

Not much confidence in the Iraqis, eh? "They'll only be peacefull if forced to with the threat of execution or massacre..."

At the rate the things are going forward, I'd definitely add extinction to the list.....won't you?

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