Dear Nile and Jordan,
Kamal Amin
Thank you for your letter. The work you are doing is of great value to the millions who find themselves inadvertently trapped in imagery created by others. There is nothing inherently sinister about Islam or about the way Middle Eastern people feel about the west, Pat Robertson not withstanding.
After WWII, America was the knight in shining armor who was going to deliver the world from colonial era. The American dream was everyone's dream. The components of understanding have been always in place. They only need someone with your vitality to bring them to the attention of the public. I congratulate you for taking on this very important work.
I will be happy to talk with you about the architectural plans for the future center. When the time comes, I can come to LA, or you are welcome here.
With my best regards
Sincerely,
Kamal Amin