It has never made any sense to argue that, unique among the people of the world, Arabs are more concerned on a day-to-day basis about the treatment of people they don't know than they are about how they're going to put food on their own tables, or whether their sons will ever find a job.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that it is unfair to assume that individuals, specifically Arabs, prioritize global issues over their immediate concerns, such as basic needs and employment opportunities. It challenges the notion that a specific group of people should be expected to prioritize societal welfare beyond their own personal well-being and survival. The quote questions the assumption that people should prioritize the suffering of strangers over their own and their loved ones' well-being.

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