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How is a hawkish classical liberal to vote Nov. 2? For swing voters who largely fall into this category, this vote seems to be about whom to vote against rather than a vote in favor of someone. But let me attempt to lay out the pros and cons of each candidate.
Iraqis' jubilation at the end of Saddam's reign holds lessons for all. It's time to demolish the petulant idiocies of the anti-American crowd:
Overdue introspection by Democrats is sadly dominated by those who would sacrifice principles for power and those who would sacrifice both for ego. Too many "Democrats" mimic Republicans to win office (failing to wonder why voters wouldn't vote for the real thing) and too many "liberals" chase chic causes like bashing America and globalization or whitewashing Islamic fundamentalism for sheer narcissism.
November's election is right around the corner, and it is worth noting at this point that our system of elections is one of the defining features of our country. All too often, our democracy is taken for granted, especially by the young, and it is therefore essential to call on college students, the leaders and citizens of tomorrow and thus those with the most long-term stake in this country, to go and participate in the vote.
Last spring, I presented Qur'anic verses used to justify terrorism and injustice in many mosques, media and madrassahs. This was in hope for exchange and understanding, for Islam promotes ijtihad��freedom of thought and independent thinking. Sadly, some respondents vilified me as bigoted, anti-Muslim and anti-Arab, ignorant, and blind.
There is no such thing as closure after 9/11, and there shouldn't be as long as Islamic fundamentalism threatens America. Those who say we should move beyond that event fail to grasp what happened. After going to school and working in New York for 12 years, I was extremely lucky that no one I knew lost their lives that day, although many close friends were not so fortunate.
Commencement speeches should be given on the first day of college, when their inspiration would exert more influence than as the last words before receiving one's diploma. Focusing young minds on what needs to be done is an aspect of college too often forgotten.
As Duke welcomes a new freshman class and new academic year, the first anniversary of a very black day looms ahead. It is easy to say that America's current war is for our survival and prosperity, but we are fighting for our ideals as much as we are for our physical well-being, so this war is not solely about bin Laden and al-Qaeda, but about whether the idea that succored them, radical Islamic fundamentalism, will destroy or be destroyed by American ideals. As an immigrant, I deeply appreciate the guiding principles of America that are often taken for granted:
Many commentaries on the current face-off between India and Pakistan are predicated on the dishonest notion of moral equivalence between the antagonists. But naive attempts at balanced hand-wringing are both foolish and counterproductive. Morally equating India and Pakistan is as wrongheaded as equating self-defense with suicide bombing or President George W. Bush with Osama bin Laden. Chic evenhandedness may be the currency of relativism, but applying it to the real world is both repugnant and intellectually bankrupt.
After Sept. 11, many called for dialogue on Islam. Many rightfully emphasize the Quran's beautiful verse, "to kill a life is akin to killing the world" and so ascribe terrorism to political grievance. Yet terrorists invoke religious inspiration.
Dec. 13's suicide attack by Pakistan-backed terrorists on India's Parliament could eclipse the events of Sept. 11 as 2001's fulcrum moment. Ridding Afghanistan of terrorism requires clean-up next door, and as the hunt for Osama bin Laden centers on Afghanistan and Pakistan, American interests will intersect the historical context of the India-Pakistan conflict, continually festered in Kashmir.
Prior to Sept. 11, economics seemed to be pitted against environmentalism on energy policy. National security concerns should now put these two ideologies on the same side.
One of the most poignant cartoons of mid-September depicted a travel agent asking a woman where she would like to go, and she replied, "Sept. 10th." This all too human impulse is as dangerous as it is impossible. The comfortable cocoon we once inhabited lies shredded at ground zero, but still wanting to return to business as usual is tempting.
