(Telegraph-UK) Dr. Jordan Peterson - We are now exposed to the truly appalling spectacle of widespread demonstrations across the West supporting - explicitly or implicitly - the terrorists of Hamas. The main reason why Hamas has acquired so much support is the careless naivete and sheer blind heedlessness of the West in dealing with one of its most deadly national foes - Iran. We like to believe that differences in metaphysical and religious outlook can simply be overlooked in favor of the humanity we all hypothetically share. In consequence, we fail to seriously consider the very real differences that still exist. We believe we can wave the magic wand of goodwill, and have all such variance in opinion and outlook vanish at the borders. We also foolishly underestimate the persistence, strength and cunning of those who regard our virtues and freedoms as vices and historical accidents. Few would disagree that Israel is a highly successful nation. It is a society that hyper-values intellectual accomplishment and success. Does this make it admirable? Not to those for whom any sign of success whatsoever indicates the dynamic of victimizer and victim. Not to those who would rather assume that such success must be a consequence of some behind-the-scenes conspiracy. The descendants of the ancient Israelites are the universal canaries in the coal mine. If we allow those who are envious of their success to rule, or even to move among us unimpeded in their actions, we are most truly laying our necks, as well as theirs, on the line. The barbarians are no longer at the gate. They are inside - inside our cities, our civilization. The writer is a Canadian psychologist, author, and media commentator.
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