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September 22, 2012

Cooler Heads Must Prevail in the Mideast

Daily Star, Daily Star

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The spontaneous protests that have erupted in response to the recent film and cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad may be understandable, but the reality is they have been destructive and counter-productive. The burning of a KFC outlet in Lebanon, for example, hurts the Lebanese who run and work for it first and foremost, and the intended targets not at all. 

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TAGGED: Clash of Civilizations, Middle East

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