Column: Democrats must oppose Islamic dictatorships
By Bala Ambati | December 4, 2002Overdue introspection by Democrats is sadly dominated by those who would sacrifice principles for power and those who would sacrifice both for ego.
Overdue introspection by Democrats is sadly dominated by those who would sacrifice principles for power and those who would sacrifice both for ego.
Last spring, I presented Qur'anic verses used to justify terrorism and injustice in many mosques, media and madrassahs.
There is no such thing as closure after 9/11, and there shouldn't be as long as Islamic fundamentalism threatens America. Those who say we should move beyond that event fail to grasp what happened.
Commencement speeches should be given on the first day of college, when their inspiration would exert more influence than as the last words before receiving one's diploma.
As Duke welcomes a new freshman class and new academic year, the first anniversary of a very black day looms ahead.
Many commentaries on the current face-off between India and Pakistan are predicated on the dishonest notion of moral equivalence between the antagonists.
After Sept. 11, many called for dialogue on Islam. Many rightfully emphasize the Quran's beautiful verse, "to kill a life is akin to killing the world" and so ascribe terrorism to political grievance.
Dec. 13's suicide attack by Pakistan-backed terrorists on India's Parliament could eclipse the events of Sept. 11 as 2001's fulcrum moment.
Prior to Sept. 11, economics seemed to be pitted against environmentalism on energy policy. National security concerns should now put these two ideologies on the same side.
One of the most poignant cartoons of mid-September depicted a travel agent asking a woman where she would like to go, and she replied, "Sept. 10th.