| 1 | But I believe that is no longer universally true. | |
| 2 | Any general claim will be belied by a particular experience. | |
| 3 | Of course, the people of the Middle East are not a singular "them. | |
| 4 | In some cases yes, in some cases no. In many cases the best solution is a hybrid one. | |
| 5 | These perspectives are generalizations, but it shows how the confidence debate goes back deep into our culture. |