Why can't "they" be like "us"?

Death in Iraq. Car bombs. Hostages. Beheadings.

Death in Afghanistan. Draconian laws. Tribal warfare. Honor killings.

Death in the Middle East. Suicide bombers. Death to Israel. Seventy virgins.

Women oppressed. No face. No voice. No vote.

White robes and head scarves threaten the peace.

Prayer and fasting are sure signs of fanaticism.


Why can't they be like us?


Death in the streets. Gangs. Carjackings. Road rage.

Death in the home. Molestation. Abuse. Murder-suicide.

Death inch by inch. Dirty air. Dirty water. Chemical poisoning.

Women exposed. Lose weight. Lose respect. Lose yourself.

Stun guns and pepper spray enforce the peace.

Baseball and spring are sure signs of democracy.