In my time at Penn State, I have never read a more infuriating column printed in The Daily Collegian. Ben Praster seems to have everything figured out, but in reality he actually understands nothing about the Middle East ("Peaceful Middle East relations cheaper than war," April 3).

The Middle East is not interested in "talking" or "sharing" with the West. As more countries fall victim to Islamic tyranny, more options for peace are wiped away. To suggest sending our students to the Middle East to study abroad is absurd. The Islamic theocracies of Afghanistan, Iran and various other countries are not interested in expanding their "culture" unless it involves killing Americans or anyone else who isn't interested in becoming a Muslim. Praster's idea of dropping "piles of cash" for "independent radio stations or newspapers" lacks any rational thought.

Surprisingly enough, Praster says we should save the money we are going to inevitably spend fighting a war in Iran to fund these diplomatic projects. That's funny to me, especially since the President of Iran is intent on killing all the Jews in Jerusalem. But sure, let's just send him some money for a radio station so he has something to occupy his time, instead of genocide through nuclear armament.