At some point we must realize that actively defending against radical Islamic teachings is not a matter of cultural relativity. It is a matter of universally recognized human rights.

Very simply, the culture of another people does not have to be accepted when it is subhuman!

A belief in God helps provide a foundation to arbitrate our decisions. Without this foundation, we are condemned to live essentially formless lives.

Democratic societies can no longer give religious fanatics a free hand to abuse and murder non believers. Such action betrays contempt for the basic human rights which animate any democracy with meaning.

Bottom line: if you show a genuine interest in learning about how others became successful, you can open up a world of opportunities.

In Washington, DC, politics dominate even the most casual conversations.

Therefore the great mediator of any community is human morality.