President Obama gave a very encouraging signal to the Muslim word by announcing a type of relation based on mutual respect and cooperation. This chance should never be missed or taken lightly. The message was supported by many other signals in the address, starting from not a single mention of the word Israel, to the new definition to the word friend "America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more" , and most astonishing the mention of Muslims before Jews.
It seems to me that the order was carefully chosen to deliver a powerful message to the Muslim world. When describing the American fabric it is natural to say Christians then Jews and then others or just stop. However, for Obama to say "Christians and Muslims", then wait for a while and add "Jews and Hindus" he can only be sending a very strong message, that the new USA-Muslim World relation will not pass again through the jewish bridge and will never again be viewed through the narrow jewish prism. Indeed, just this one sentence alone is sufficient for all the Muslim leaders to be hopeful and to work tirelessly to seize the moment and lend a hand immediately to this aspiring president!
Thank you Obama
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