Most mornings I wake up to mostly terrible news that gets blasted out on National Public Radio. But yesterday I woke up to hear President Obama speaking clearly and courageously to an audience in Cairo about the history of the Middle East and the history of American and Muslim relationships.
I never believed this might happen.
His speech was rhetorical, full of promise, exactly what is needed to begin to open hearts. Open hearts let minds believe.
His commitment to Israel couldn't be faulted by even the most devout Zionist. His understanding of Islam comes from deep personal experience.
America elected Barack Hussein Obama, and he chose to speak in Egypt.
Some criticized the site: why Egypt, a corrupt and brutal regime. Why not Turkey, Indonesia, or Jordan?
We need an answer here. It's a legitimate question. But for now, I'm just happy that the "war on terror" has ended and a moment of change is feasible.
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