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Yes, Joan - campaign dynamics often escalate to the sharpest contrasts, even when the subtle contrasts truly have more shared interests in common.
I also think the 'War on Terror' should be remade altogether - into less of a "War," and more of a defeat of terrorism, relying more on technological and enlightened power.
I have seen a number of inspiring stories from the UK about enlightened Muslim leaders who have helped reform extremist militants. And now those men who are reformed are working to help other vulnerable young and disaffected youth see the light.