Turmoil continues to wage in Gaza and against the Fatah as deceased leader’s Arafat’s home is looted and just about everything of worth is stolen, including his Nobel Peace Price. Looters Raid Arafat’s Home

Governor Schwarzenegger is verbally pummelled for saying that if Hispanics want to really learn English they must stop watching Spanish television and instead watch English. Many pundits said this revealed that the governor was out of touch with immigration issues, while the National Association of Hispanic Journalists apparent believe the governor is correct that one must immerse himself into a language to learn it. One of the fastest ways to do this is to watch television in the language one wants to learn. Hispanic Leaders Blast Schwarzenegger

Due to the increase of Muslims in Britain there has been a rash of honor killings within the more radical elements of the Muslim community. This practice, regularly practiced in the Islamic communities of the Middle East, increasingly will be the experience of Britain, and other western democracies, as Islam spreads in the west. The “sins” that can bring death to girls in communities taht practice Sharia law include failure to marry someone the father desires, wearing western clothes or adopting western styles. See British Court Finds Muslim Father Guilty of Murdering Daughter in ‘Honor Killing’. Also see STOP! Honour Killings

Considerable debate has ensued again as to the value of the death penalty in deterring crime. A series of studies over the last several years has demonstrated that the death penalty saves between three and eighteen lives each year. Many persons who are against the death penalty have argued that the findings are inconclusive but even scholars against the death penalty personally argue that the evidence is compelling. See Studies Say Death Penalty Deters Crime

A recent survey reveals that nearly a quarter of young American-Muslims consider homicide bombing to be legimate to defend Islam. Secondly, nearly 50% view themselves as Muslim first and Americans next. These are alarming but not surprising. See Foxnews