Most of these mid-eastern regimes are very oppressive and use the Islamic religion as a tool to keep the citizens in line. They use anti-American (anti-west, really) greivences to stir up folks and distract them from the misery of their own lives under these dictators and mullahs.
Remember, these countries do not have the freedoms we do, not even one-tenth. The government controls all media...you know only what the government wants you to hear, see, read. These 'Islamic' governments constantly stir up the people against the west and support the terrorists, which is why we're hated. Oh, our support of Israel is a factor, but these people would hate us even without our support of Israel.
Actually, many Arab people - when they migrate to the west - especially America - do well, prosper and often adapt to our lifestyles quite easily. This scares the Mullahs and the dictators in these countries, so they call us the Great Satan and other stupid names, but it's fear behind the shouting and fist-waving, trust me.
Things will change in the middle east. They have not only awakened a sleeping giant but they have unleashed a terrible sword and many of these 'leaders' will be gone in a few years.
It's not going to be pretty - in America or in the middle east, but it's time. Let's roll!
[This message has been edited by Mr 5 0 (edited 09-24-2001).]
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