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Old Apr 9, 2007, 04:58 pm   #6 (permalink) (top)
Nono
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Correct me if I am wrong but you are asserting that the islamic movement is a manifestation of poverty, want... and other such material issues. Could be resolved with some manner of wealth redistribution?
Not entirely (wrong). I certainly am asserting that material want can be an aggravating factor (see Germany in the 20s....). So yes, decent wealth redistribution is important -- everywhere.

But by a stake in society I mean above all a sense of belonging to something worth belonging to, and that wants you to belong. Sounds simple, but it's a hell of a problem for countries like France at the moment with a young, alienated Muslim minority.


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