Quote Originally Posted by Tom Odom View Post
Ken

I would agree that many have the wrong ideas about the Middle East and some of them have been associated with various institutions and branches of the government.

I would not agree that anyone who studies the region becomes what you call an Arabist as in "Arab" sympathizer. Knowledge does not necessarily equate to sympathy.

Tom
I consider myself an equal opportunity sympathizer.
I feel bad for anyone who isn't me