The policy of appeasement has not worked when it comes to dealing with Arab culture.

Converting non-Muslims to Islam remains the primary goal of Muslim society, and that can be done through intimidation, fear, financial loss, jihad, or . . . the Sharia courts.

The concept of justice and injustice to Muslims is very different from the Western perception. Under Sharia, there are two different sets of justice - - onefor Muslims and one for non-Muslims. To Muslims, it is always a "just" war if the end goal is to spread Islam.

The more America or the West tries to help stabilize the region, the more it is despised.