A Theoretical Question about Isolationism

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We know the US has not told the truth. We have no similar reasons to distrust the terrorists. And what they say is logical. They say they want to rule "arabia" free of western influence. Why exactly don't you believe them?

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The US may not have told the truth (whatever that is, in wartime). I'm not really sure who "them" are -- radical Islam is about the best I can come up with. There are many reasons not to trust them. Yassir Arafat dedicated his life to breaking agreements, and was greatly admired for it. To the Nation of Islam, we are infidels -- trust and honor is not a part of that equation. They want respect -- the one thing it is nearly impossible for the West to give them. Even without the West as an enemy, there hasn't been peace in "arabia" -- their zealotry and fighting over religious doctrine doesn't require the US or Israel. The best hope is they can learn to live together -- and then we can take it from there.