So you know now, at least, one reason to be an arab and muslim. :o)

How many pyramids have gotten built since the Egyptians adopted an Islamic work ethic?

Seriously, can you not see that Islamic values have contributed to the lack of productivity, which in turn contributes so much to the poverty level of the region.

Democracy isn't going to fix that problem.

The probleme in muslim contries is not Islam, it's about people, there education.

People are dishonest person in their work, and cheater.

the Islamic values insist on the fact of working, of building, and to be honest in its work. If the Moslems followed the Islamic values to the letter, the Moslem world would not form part of the Third World.

And i agree, Democracy is not the solution.

But my question for "RT" (i don't know who you are) is: which Islamic values contributed to the lack of productivity? in your point of view