A Muslim brother from the local community had distributed the editorial during the war in Bosnia. Like many other articles that come my way, it had gotten lost in a paper shuffle. But the title struck me as I once again mysteriously found the wrinkled piece of paper a few days ago. The piece was candid, clear, and chillingly precise. It was the truth.
Humanitarian aid can only be a temporary measure.
The long-term goal of any effort to help the Muslims of Kosova must be getting them safely back to their legitimate homeland and eventually ensuring the province's independence from Serbia. The help the displaced Kosovars have and are receiving must only be temporary. For all the tough talk and aerial bombings from Western leaders, Muslims should open their eyes to the reality. Unlike Bosnia in 1992, the West has decided to bomb Serbia in 1999. But these actions can only be considered superficial at best.