Martin Peretz on Arabs: "I actually believe that Arabs are feigning outrage when they protest what they call American (or Israeli) "atrocities." They are not shocked at all by what in truth must seem to them not atrocious at all. It is routine in their cultures. That comparison shouldn't comfort us as Americans. We have higher standards of civilization than they do..." (thanks Sami) For those of you fans of Al Gore, remember that Peretz has been a "mentor" of Gore, and adviser in all of his campaigns.