While Living In Exile I Have Become

I Know Of No Civilization That Tolerates Or Justifies Violence, Terrorism, Or Injustice. There Is No Civilization That Justifies The Killing Of Innocent People. Those Who Are Invoking Cultural Relativism Are Really Using That As An Excuse For Violating Human Rights And To Put A Cultural Mask On The Face Of What They're Doing.

Fear Is A Human Instinct, Just Like Hunger. Whether You Like It Or Not, You Become Hungry. Similarly With Fear. But I Have Learned To Train Myself To Live With The Fear.

Democracy ... Is Not Something That Occurs Overnight. It Is Not A Gift Delivered On A Golden Tray. Democracy Is A Long Process Of Fighting, Challenging Accepted Ideas, And Perpetually Striving For Freedom. Like A Seed That Has To Be Watered Every Day To Become A Flower, Democracy Needs Constant Attention And Care.

Contrary To What Certain Governments Say, Human Rights Are Universal. Arbitrary Detention, Torture And Discrimination Hurt The Human Dignity Of Anybody, Whatever His Or Her Country Of Origin, Religion, Descent, Or Any Other Ground.

We Must Not Enable Anyone To Impose His Personal View Regarding Religion On Others By Force, Oppression, Or Pressure.