[med-events] History Lesson - by Raymond S. Kraft

[Thomas Anthony Horan]

> Dear Dr Mattox,
> 
> The prior restriction on political posts must have been lifted with your posting of  this nonsense. 
> 
> It is notable that you, as someone who vigorously cheered on the criminal activity of the US and British governments in Iraq, are now supporting  historical explanations for the current disastrous situation, instead of honestly shouldering the blame.
> 
> Tom Horan
> In a message dated 2/28/2007 1:09:44 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
> GJR at SSRLAW.COM writes:
> 
> This is  not a "PC" struggle.   We are in a struggle for our 
> long-term  welfare and survival.  There is little room for
> "dick-wagging" and  incompetence.  What we now have in Iraq
> is the direct result of  both.
> 
> If you truly " believe, think, feel that the US has the  
> capability" quickly pacify Iraq, please share with us how.   
> Specifics please.
> 
> You claim that "What we lack is the determination  for the 
> mission."   What exactly is "the mission?"   
> Specifics please.  
> 
> Gil
> 
> 
> 
> Gil:   
>  
> I have no easy or ready solution.  If I did I like anyone else would  be in 
> Washington in our government or in NYC at the UN debating the course of  
> history.   I am concerned about the world culture changes which are  going right now 
> in the name of religion and zealots.   I do have  a few observations and we I 
> King of the World for a Day, would address  these observations.  I am not 
> voting to support or detract from any of the  following, just making 
> observations.  
>  
> FIRST:   The lines of the countries in the Middle East,  delineating borders 
> were NOT drawn by local custom, tribes, or even religious  similarities in 
> mind.  The lines were drawn by Western Countries,  particularly England almost 
> 100 years ago, and for economic and political  purposes to assist the WEST, not 
> the Middle East.  This was before  OIL had become the god to which many 
> persons coveted a  portion.   I would redraw the country lines on cultural and  
> commonality basis, letting the "local" and "regional" leadership determine the  
> lines.   We (FINALLY) saw this cultural evolution happen in the  former 
> Yugoslavia after the death of Tito.  Several  separate culturally historic countries 
> emerged after a bloody "ethnic  cleansing war."  I see that sooner or later, 
> the Middle East will have  several NEW country names and shapes, not the names 
> and shapes that others  created 100 years ago.  Under this process the current 
> countries ( or  portions of ) Turkey, (Armenia), Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, 
> Kuwait, would  become Kurdistan, Shiitestan, and Sunnistan.  Other borders of 
> Jordan,  Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Israel, 
> Egypt,  Turkey, and Lebanon would also change.   Look at the map of the  world.  
> It is in this area of the world that most of the "DISPUTED" borders  of the 
> world exist. 
>  
> SECOND:   I would plead that the religious academics of the  Moslem faith 
> (AND ITS SIX subdivision sects, if that is the right term) come  together in an 
> ISLAMIC summit.  I would bring the translation of the Quran  up to current 
> Arabic (or other) language with meaning of words which were  consistent with a 
> modern era.  I would plead that these Islamic thought  leaders in academia have a 
> 5-10 year educational time to inform the world of the  NEW MOSLEM terms, 
> based on the teachings of the Prophet, and the only  monotheistic GOD that is the 
> same for all monotheistic religions of the  world.   This is an accomplishable 
> mission if the Islam Academics have  the courage and the will to make it 
> happen.  
>  
> THIRD:  I would realistically require a solution to the 3000 year old  family 
> conflict currently known as the Israel-Palestine conflict.  It  started out 
> as a sibling rivalry between Isaac and Ishmael (the two sons of  Abraham).  The 
> conflicts have now taken on many different ramifications  with many secondary > 
> consequences.  The court of world opinion screams that  something be done to 
> fairly address the concerns of BOTH sides.  If this  basic issue is not 
> addressed, then NONE of the other actions, including our most  recent invasion of 
> Iraq, will have any long term and lasting effects.  
>  
> FOURTH:  The blackmailing commodity behind much of the paranoia is  OIL.  
> ENERGY.  Oil has become a world commodity and minor fluctuations  in one country 
> affect all others.  It is a very complex Rubric cube of  world economics, with 
> NEW players and users every day.   The United  Nations, or others must 
> address this or alternate energy sources or we will  fight to the last drop of oil.  
>  
> FIFTH:   Religious extremist around the world have figured out a  way to play 
> a form of guerilla warfare.  They do not play or fight  fairly.   The world 
> community of mankind must control and contain  religious extremism and 
> violence.  The world faced a similar challenge  during the Crusades centuries ago, and 
> must now deal with this phenomenon in all  of our countries.     
>  
> Thank you for letting me ramble.   Do consider and DEBATE whether  or not 
> these FIVE POINT are worthy of further consideration.     They are submitted to 
> engender discussion, not to polarize political votes or  parties.  
>  
> Kenneth L. Mattox, MD
> Houston
>  
>  
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