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><< The point of this sentence is that Palestinians are not culturally distinct
> among the Arab community at large--except of course in name only. In any
> case, and were the "culture and ways" of the Arab community at large not
> obvious, they are (stereo)typically strict, if not fundamentalistic,
> adherents of a moral code; they are honorably, if not obsessively, bound by
> social contracting (i.e., their word is their bond); they are still
> somewhat nomadic. >>
>
>I don't think many of the inhabitants of Palestine were ever nomadic.
The inhabitants of "Palestine" come from many places, but nearly all of
them are Semitic/Arabic. Such peoples are universally understood to be/have
been nomadic.
>And like the residents of Europe, the peoples of the Middle East are
>divided by
>the boundaries of their respective countries.
Hence my use of the term "Arab community *at large."* :-)
> I never learned to tell a Turk
>from a Syrian or even a Greek just by looking.
This is where one looks for cultural differences--like language for instance.
> In many cases, even the
>languages are the same.
Bull's eye! What is the Palestinian Language?
> Can the Israeli tell a Jordanian from a Palestinian
>without asking?
That was kind of my point, but thanks for underscoring it :-)
> If I was going by looks alone, I would not be able to swear
>who was a Jew and who was a Moslem unless they were wearing specific
>headgear.
Another good indication, yes.
> I would also say that they all share good and bad characteristics
>with their fellow human beings of whatever race, culture or religion.
I agree. In fact, your use of the word "share" again underscores my point.
>And no those human beings haven't gotten better no matter what Aldous
>Huxley says.
Again I agree. Being more than we are requires MUCH work and introspection.
Not many of our species--known primarily as one which has few other innate
proclivities than to eat, sleep, reproduce and process waste. For us, any
barbaric behavior apart from these is up for grabs.
Edward ><+>
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