It was also a big mistake by Bush et al to try to spread democracy in the middle east. These countries already had some pro western dictators that the west could do business with, but give them democracy and they vote for groups like Hamas in Palestine and elsewhere.

I think it is just best to leave these guys to their own stuff in their own countries.

Then when they come over to the west I think it is best to do what the french do, ban headscarfs and crosses in public schools etc.

$0.02