Very interesting perspective, Fay Voshell

Submitted by jennifer solis (United States), Jan 15, 2009 at 16:16

"The separation of a people into a zone defined by race and/or religion winds up being a ghetto from which it is very difficult to escape."

Very interesting perspective, Fay Voshell.

I am reminded of the South Central L.A. drug/gang hierarchy, violence (accelerated during the Rodney King riots); more recently, the riots in San Francisco (Oakland). Also, David Coresh; Jim Jones; Warren Jeffs.

Once Muslim "autonomous zones" are established, it would seem only a matter of time until some real or perceived slight on Muslims by the "host" country/city will trigger mob violence (Paris riots).

Is Gaza an illustration? Yes, Hamas and Hezbollah vow Israel's demise; Muslims claim it as their birthright. But isn't that just hyper-symbolic of the world dominance Islamism seeks?

It would seem these "ghettos" inevitably set their sites on domination of not just their own "turf", but surrounding government, real-estate; ultimately they seek to impose their will on others.

"Difficult to escape", as you state; but never satisfied with what they have. What are your thoughts?

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