I agree that it is not just the extremists who harbor bad thoughts or engage in bad acts, but they are usually the source of the polarization and try to keep education and communication of the main stream from moving forward.

It would be easy to define terrorism as attacks against human rights and international humanitarian law forbids attacks against innocent non-combatants which is often the definition used for terrorism.

We discussed the history of postwar Japan and how Japan had missed an opportunity to build a more functional democracy because of the focus on fighting communism driven in large part by the American occupation.

When there is a huge force pressing down on freedoms, sub-cultures with more creativity and power are likely to form.

I have always viewed my role as a sort of ambassador or bridge between groups to help provide a dialog.

Upholding human rights is not merely compatible with fighting terrorism, it is essential.

I don't like the word 'futurists.' I think we should be 'nowists.'