Russia is not like the US or Western Europe, where Islam is seen often as an alien, threatening doctrine. Islam is nothing new here -- there have been Muslims in Russia for hundreds of years, and something like 15%-20% of the population is Muslim. In fact, one of Putin's first actions after becoming president was to invite Khatami to the opening of a new mosque in Tatarstan.
>From: Dwayne Monroe <idoru345 at yahoo.com>
>
>
>Although you can quibble with aspects of Putin's idea
>it is astounding nonetheless to read an entirely
>political explanation of terrorist actions - free of
>infantile proclamations about their hatred of
>modernity, freedom, good stereo equipment, sweet,
>chewy cookies. big eyed puppies and so on.
>
>I cannot imagine any American President making such a
>level-headed, logic driven statement during an
>interview, least of all the present one.
>
>
>DRM
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