Submitted by GaryGagliardi on
It really isn't that hard as long as we draw a clear distinction between caring for people and accepting their ideas. Caring about others (a base Western concept arising from Judeo/Christian values) is the opposite from accepting the philosophies of others (especially those who specifically limit caring to their sect). If we really cared about others and if we believe that our philosophy is right, we would try to convert others to our way of thinking. The Jihadists of today understand this better than Americans of today. But, even a generation ago, America clearly understood this concept. No one complained after World War II that America was trying to reshape Germany and Japan civilization with American philosophy. We understood that it had to be done for the world's safety and that the Japanese and Germans would be better off for the change. And they are.
How did it get so confused today?