There may still be a problem here. Hate runs deep and economics can only do so much to change how people feel about their neighbour. The only real means of alleviating such tension is through the establishment of a multi-denominational committee that would listen to the complaints on all sides. The Mafia would bring in the concerns of Christians (specifically Catholics) while respecting both Jewish and Islamic concerns. Remember: business is business, and money has no political, religious or social allegiances. People want to have a steady flow of cash available and are willing to overlook hatreds to keep it going. And anyone who thinks that such a thing could never happen does not understand the respect you command when you are willing to look beyond religion, put food on many tables, develop safe neighbourhoods, and relate to the world as a business environment that needs to be preserved and protected. Loyalties to the economic system would precede any other oaths.
I used the word “respect” again. I think that the problems I have explored here are solvable if we are all willing to try a new solution. Remember what a wise man once said: “Blood is a big expense.” Let the people who understand this try and work things out. And let us offer the Middle East an offer it can’t refuse.
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