There was a very insightful opinion article in The Wall Street Journal this morning, August 31, 2013, by Elizabeth O’Bagy, a senior analyst at the Institute for the Study of War.     The most interesting observation she makes after several trips to Syria is that moderate opposition groups are carrying on a good bit of the fighting against…

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Probably all people have some degree of racism.  But the important thing is not to say or do anything that is precipitated by that primitive state. As humans we often react to those we face.  If they are angry, it may make us angry or upset.  If they show racism it might bring out our…

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