The post above is closer to my view but I still disagree on the all Islam is a threat part.
Yes their are extremists. My point is and always has been that extremists can use any of the holy books of the past to justify just about anything.
Their are many different "factions" of Muslims just as their are Christians.
The radical factions you are referring too are largely the result of the Wahabi's who took over Saudi Arabia with the blessing of the US.
We also supported the Taliban.
By arming these radicals and supporting them we have created a Frankenstein monster that is out of control.
There are other Muslim Imams who stand up for Peace and routinely dissassociate Islam from Terrorism. I suppose most believe this is just an evil ploy.
Actually, in many ways the Koran is more tolerant than the Bible.
With the Bible you believe or go to hell.
In Islam the "People of the Book" are to be respected and all of the verses, save a few directed to the Jews who were in Medina at the time, are directed to unbelievers.
These unbelievers were considered to be the pagans who worshipped many gods.
However, like the post above already said this is ancient history.
You cant just disarm all people of a given religion and claim to support the US Constitution.
The State has nothing to do with religion.
If someone is an extremist take them away. After all we have convieniently dispatched even the constitutional rights of citizens now so their is no problem.
All we need is a "suspicion" and off you go.
So really there is no problem as I see it. It is 2012 e.v. now. We have had no terrorist attacks here since 911.
Maybee its time to move on? Just maybee.
Our government is doing a great job keeping us safe and they should be commended.
My concern is that by labeling and typecasting all Muslims we will give the fanatics all the PR they need to inflate even more hatred against us.
And in response to the other gentleman who has grown ever so quiet how am I intolerant in any way?
I dont care what religion anyone is. All my opinions aside, if you choose to believe in any religion that is totally your right and I support it.
However, when these beliefs begin to promote taking the rights of others away I will not stay silent as this is unAmerican and Fascist to the core.
Personally I find Islam just as backward as most other religions these days. As I said I have no horse in this race.
With that thought I will withdraw from this debate as we all have better things to do.
I really and sincerely mean the best for all my neighbors.
I just really have to laugh when a person who wishes to see a whole religion labelled dangerous with no regard for the individuals involved accuses me of intolerance.
I guess thats the best that he could do.
I suggest you buy a very good flashlight. Its best to check under the sheets after prayers as terrorists often hide under the bed and eat our children in the middle of the night.
Seriously, its time we all moved on.
Peace
You're just one more pious, self-important punk who thinks he has the answers, but struggles with the written word. You move on. I'll keep in mind the thousands who died in the towers and the pentagon, and the threat that still exists.


