did you really expect they would not also lose their rights? were/are you a “ islamophobe ”? the jaded cynicism with which i had greeted previous attacks didn ’ t eventuate. they slaved for a better future for their people, and now other peoples shake their fists and point their fingers, reprimanding us for living better lives, wealthier lives in wealthier countries. anything else is a defeat. lead and your people will follow.

the only people that seemingly do not face such issues are those with strong traditions, gender norms, societal norms; the poor and the religious, usually a combination of all. within a short time regular and widespread political, social and racial violence will commence. just as their own courage will never flower forth. in the western world this is roughly 2.06 births per woman. were/are you a nazi? our present comfortable, privileged and prosperous life was gifted to us by our forebears, with the belief that we would maintain, cherish and even expand upon their work, so that one day our own children can enjoy the rewards of our labour.