Breaking the Silence

Western leaders often criticize the Arab world for not speaking out against terrorism. They may now have less reason to complain. In Jordan on Thursday, over 20,000 people joined an antiterror march through the streets of the capital, Amman, organized in response to last month's discovery of an al-Qaeda plot to detonate chemical-laced bombs at American and government targets in the city. "The silent majority has started to speak out," said Queen Rania, who was among the marchers.

The Saudis haven't yet taken to the streets, but public opinion in the kingdom also appears to be swinging against...