One Arab World

The recent terrorist attack by a Jewish settler in the West Bank has demonstrated, once again, a theory I have entertained for a while.

A good friend and a man I look up to tremendously once told me that people are broken up into an 80% mid norm and 10% on each side that are basically, no pun intended, abnormal. I have since then broken it up further. Beyond the 10% that are too left or right to hold a conversation with, there is also an extreme case on either side, perhaps less than, say 0.1%, which, given the right circumstances and atmosphere, will go beyond annoying and enter dangerous.

I am sure most would agree that every culture or people have their fair share of psychopaths that are capable of deplorable acts. Everything from abortion clinic bombers, hate groups like the KKK, rebel dissenters and militias, and, of course, terrorists.

There is one common factor shared between these factions; one catalyst that fuels these extremities into action. Public dissent.

Regarding the KKK for instance, as we distance ourselves in time from white/black racism and slavery they continually weaken and become less acceptable socially. There has to be some public outrage for these groups to fester. The 9.9% on their side, at least, has to sympathize with them. Sure they, the 9.9%, wouldn't set fire to a cross themselves but they understand why it's done. As these ideals become more and more unacceptable this group sympathizes less and less. The 0.1% is still crazy, but they don't act, they whisper. They are the old white man that hates blacks or the German grandfather that hates Jews but will only tell you in secret (drunk too). Guess who they become when they see a gathering of sympathizers.

That is why you only see Jewish terrorism during peace deals. What else would motivate these factions in the Israeli population into this kind of action? The status quo before gave these Jewish extremists everything they wanted and more. Control of the West Bank and Gaza with the Palestinians packed into neat little corners. Now with the disengagement these extremist are pushed over the edge with the discreet support of 10% of the population, the ultra religious settlers, even though the majority of Israelis support the disengagement and the desire for peace.

But all of these stated factions above combined do not cause a threat even remotely close to Islamic Terrorism.

Why?

Because unlike the worlds 15 million Jews, there are 1.5 billion Muslims. 0.1% of 1.5 billion is one and a half million potential crazies, not just fifteen thousand, and they are just as pissed.

The solution? Target the minds of the reasonable and empower the masses.

The reasonable have the capability of change, while the unreasonable stay irrational, and hence, a waste of time and effort. What sometimes is viewed as flip-floppy is often intelligent response to circumstance. Likewise, what can be deemed as steadfast can often be nothing more than stubborn ignorance.

Start at the source.

Most will agree the epicenter of civilizations tensions are in its cradle, and as a further, and very current, microcosm in Gaza. The rapid economic growth and establishment of Palestine in Gaza is the ENTIRE world's responsibility if for no other reason than for the logical insurance of the world's dynamic growth and the flourish of humanity. 

Do what you can, and there is much to do. The new motto for blood donations is "consider yourself asked" and I will blatantly plagiarize that now.

There are literally hundreds of means and organizations by which you can help the Palestinians get on their feet regardless of your background. Look into it and do some homework. Find out which angle best suits your ideals. Post your findings at my site and I will make another post out of the best ideas.

There is one constant unquestionable; jobs. If you can find a way to get one job to Gaza you will have fought this "War on Terror" better than any army.

Here is a great example; those heroes are humanities saviors and the entire world is indebted to them.

Again I reiterate, I am willing to do my part right here, right now. I have two positions to fill in one of my start up companies. I will begin taking resumes for Architecture and Visualizations positions from Architects and Architectural Designers in Gaza that have access to a computer with a decent connection and a good mastery of English. If you live in Gaza or have someone there that would be interested please apply though our site.

Karim Elsahy