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2005-01-17 International-UN-NGOs

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Posted by Fred 2005-01-17 00:00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'm with Fred - where's the story?

This is what happens when the only thing you need to read is the bomb-belt instructions.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2005-01-17 1:26:19 AM|| 2005-01-17 1:26:19 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Literacy isn't necessary if you somehow can manage to memorize the entire Koran.

Posted by Zenster 2005-01-17 1:46:54 AM|| 2005-01-17 1:46:54 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Can a region actually form a representative government if such a high percentage are illiterate? In addition to cultural, tribal, and religious challenges, is this the straw that breaks the camel's back?

In the late 18th Century what percentage of white males eligible to vote were illiterate in America?

If one of the goals is to spread democracy throughout the region, doesn't illiteracy make it impossible? (I know the Iraqi people are more literate than the typical arab country)

Seriously, will it work?

Posted by Penguin 2005-01-17 2:07:31 AM|| 2005-01-17 2:07:31 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 forget reading--its the islogical thought processes that lead to self destuctive outcomes--if they read the kkkoran hadiths and sira--so what--they need a dose of aristotelian thought along with a pinch of john locke and adam smith--otherwise its all arabian sunglases

Posted by SON OF TOLUI 2005-01-17 3:02:38 AM|| 2005-01-17 3:02:38 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 "Whereâs the story here?"

Um, is it that their math skills are equally poor?

Posted by .com 2005-01-17 3:05:49 AM|| 2005-01-17 3:05:49 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 LOL, .com. :-D

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2005-01-17 3:19:16 AM|| 2005-01-17 3:19:16 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 Who cares. The important question is their Self-Esteem... is it holding? Do they see themselves as part of a vibrant community? Is synergy going from top to bottom and left to east? Is a facilitator needed? I'm ready for a grant and a hardy lunch.

Posted by Shipman 2005-01-17 10:45:21 AM|| 2005-01-17 10:45:21 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 Literacy is defined as being able to read and memorize the entire Koran following the instructions of some jihadist-bent Iman.

Posted by John Q. Citizen 2005-01-17 10:47:57 AM|| 2005-01-17 10:47:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#9 The story is Arabs aren't terrorists because they have been indoctrinated by a**h*** Imans,oh no,the poor little guys can't read so it's not their fault,and the "world community"-ie the US-must pony up a gazillion dollars to the UN so they can be taught how to read. That's why story is on raw numbers increasing,while % is decreasing-makes it sound more like a crisis that only the UN can solve.

Posted by Stephen 2005-01-17 9:36:41 PM|| 2005-01-17 9:36:41 PM|| Front Page Top