Politics & Current Affairs — September 27, 2009

Improved education and $6,000 minimum average annual income required for democracy and peace

Israeli leaders have traditionally promoted peace as the path toward prosperity for Palestinians. Prime Minister Netanyahu now reversed that logic by recognizing the importance of improved economic conditions as an important aspect of the path toward peace with Palestinians. Social science research suggests $6,000 annual average income as minimum for stable democracy and peace. Read my commentary at link: https://voices.kansascity.com/node/6002

Lawrence Marsh

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Social science research suggests that improved education and a minimum of $6,000 average annual income are required for stable democracy and peace.

Israeli leaders have traditionally promoted peace as the path toward prosperity for Palestinians.

In his interview with Charlie Rose on BPS Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed that he has now reversed that logic by recognizing the importance of improved economic conditions as an important aspect of the path toward peace with Palestinians.

Read my commentary at link: http://voices.kansascity.com/node/6002

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