some western commenter... and you are from?<p>Sad imho is that most of &#x27;the middle east&#x27; since decades didn&#x27;t succeed to solve their issues, a.o. become modern states. Always blame others. And you seem to do this also.<p>Yes I think &#x27;the west&#x27; has many good things which could serve as a blueprint for most middle east countries: division of power, respect minorities, confine the influence of the religion(s).<p>Of course &#x27;the west&#x27; is not perfect, far from it. (But your examples don&#x27;t help in the grand scheme, this is known and won&#x27;t help the Middle East to get capable governments who care for their citizens).<p>What happened in Paris (and in Beirut, Bagdad...) is murder. Weak persons who, lamentably - failed for a totalitarian sect. We must make sure that &#x27;problematic things&#x27; get focused. It is also for the benefit of the normal people in the Middle East. Or don&#x27;t you agree?