'Clash of civilizations ' line wheeled out when Islamic extremists attack Western target is sweeping generalization , David Wearing says . The social systems of the West were not born democratic , but became that way through often painful periods of internal conflict , France being the classic example . Comment: What is needed is for Muslim and Western democrats to stand together against extremism and violence in all its forms , he says .
'Clash of civilizations ' line wheeled out when Islamic extremists attack Western target is sweeping generalization , David Wearing says . Comment: What is needed is for Muslim and Western democrats to stand together against extremism and violence in all its forms , he says .