But while espousing that goal, don't forget to know your enemies.

I am not too sure what that means...Perhaps it could be explained a little more?

Given some of the strong opinions of the nature of the BNP that have been posted - I am suprised that no one has posted to question why Mr Sharif Abdel Gawad would want to stand for this party?

I know it is supposed to be a free country but are there any thoughts or suggestions as to why he would wish to?