When I was in turkey, we went and saw a belly dance in central turkey. When I was in Kuwait, many of the women were traditionally dressed, held jobs. When I was in Bahrain, most of the women wore the Burqa. I do know most of the countries over there still have arranged marriages. I also know that although some of the countries over there have freedom of religion. Better than 95% of their population is of the Islamic or Muslim faith, and anything that challenges that is seen as a threat to their way of life.

I also know that most of the violence over there is perpetuated by extremists of their religion. As a people, they are quite warm, I always found them to be very generous in their ways.

We have the same problem here in the grand US of A, with the KKK, the neo-cons, the ultra liberals, the militias. As well, we have very generous giving people willing to accept with open arms anyone who walks through our door.

I have found this to be true in every country I have been in.