Ultimately, There Is No Compromise.

The Israelis Are Very Smart About Politics And Strategy, But There Are A Few Exceptions. One Is Lebanon, The Other Is Gaza, Where They Were Completely Inept.

All Immigrants Bring Exotic Customs And Attitudes, But Muslim Customs Are More Troublesome Than Most.

My Career Divides In Two: Before And After 9/11. In The First Part I Was Trying To Show That Islam Is Relevant To Political Concerns. If You Want To Understand Muslims, I Argued, You Need To Understand The Role Of Islam In Their Lives. Now That Seems Obvious.

So, This Is My Plea To All Western Editors And Producers: Display The Muhammad Cartoon Daily, Until The Islamists Become Accustomed To The Fact That We Turn Sacred Cows Into Hamburger.

In The Long Term, The United States Could Greatly Benefit Islam By Uniquely Freeing The Religion From Government Constraints And Permitting It To Evolve In A Positive, Modern Direction. But That's The Long Term.