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Letters
of Understanding
The
US, Hamas & Democracy in Palestine
Your Comments
In
an e-mail-based dialogue, sponsored by IslamOnline.net’s
Muslim Affairs section, American student David Mauldin and
Palestinian student Tasneem Shaer discuss Hamas's victory in the
Palestinian elections and the challenges that the new government
faces. Below are some of the comments we received from our readers.
Click
to read the debate
What
do you think of this dialogue? Which argument do you support?
E-mail us your comments: mideast@islamonline.net.*
Muslims
have to promote the Palestine question in Western media. |
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I
think that what should be done by the Palestinians in particular
and Muslims in general is promote the Palestine question in
Western media. It is good to build credibility in the media by
training Muslims and sincere non-Muslims to talk about the
issue.
The
other thing that Muslims have to do is create alternatives by
looking for support from other regions/countries,
especially China, India, Russia, and so on. Muslims should
benefit from other regions' development. Looking for
alternatives might put some pressure on the West. But don't
ignore the West completely. Still, we should get something from
them. Our objective is to achieve peace, freedom, and fairness.
Abu
Mumby
April
23, 2006
May
the Almighty bring arrogant people to their senses for the cause
of saving humanity.
I
cannot help repeating the words of David Mauldin, who patriotically,
honestly, and beautifully depict the US domestic and foreign
policies in just one sentence: “Our [US] immense power is
causing immense harm and ... our freedoms are being eroded from
within.” What a hit-to-the-point sentence it is!
I
believe that the vast majority of the Americans would agree with
David on most of the issues he raised if only they were as
informed as he is and if only they are freed from the constant
disinformation campaigns through mostly one-sided American
media.
Most
Americans would agree with David if only they were as
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America
looks like as if it is not in control of itself, for otherwise
with the approval of the affected and the oppressed, it would
have been able through its influence and power to change
positively the face of this fragile world we are living today.
It is a great nation placed on a wrong path by behind-the-scene
policy makers who seemingly do not care about the general
well-being of the country.
I
read that David feels pity towards the Palestinians and thinks
that, by Hamas recognizing Israel, Palestinians may be saved
from their final extermination by the militarily powerful Israel
in the disguise of stemming terrorism. I wish Hamas openly does
that and David sees the outcome. I have no doubt it will make no
difference. There is a lot for David to learn to come to that
conclusion.
Hassan
M. Aden
Phoenix,
Arizona
April
19, 2006
Assalamu
alaikum,
This
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So
far I have read two parts — mashallah! I am so happy to read
that students are engaging in dialogue from two sides of the
world. This is an excellent way to build bridges; is it possible
we can open up pen pals between Western Caucasians and Muslims
from Mideast backgrounds? A dialogue between Christians and
Muslims is needed, especially at a time when neo-conservatives
are throwing hate messages about Islam.
Tasneem
and David both bring in valid viewpoints. I agree that the West
should recognize Hamas if they wish that Hamas does the favor of
recognizing Israel in the near future. Whether Hamas recognizes
Israel or not, this does not resolve the issue of stability and
peace between the two states.
Afifa
April
18, 2006
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