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Originally Posted by JMI
I empathize with what you're saying 3SoldierDad, and the worst of me agrees. But I know some pretty great guys and gals who are Muslim, and they are not in agreement with anything coming out of the ME.
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These people should have little to worry about from folks like me - They should be worried however what their Islamic peers are thinking about them.
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Originally Posted by JMI
and they are not in agreement with anything coming out of the ME
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I don't doubt that you have these friends, but I find it interesting that it is so difficult to find these people. Where are these Muslims who are so against what is happening in the Middle East? They don't seem to lift their voices very high - If they lift them at all. I haven't seen them demostrating nor have I seen these folks writing into their local newspapers or being interviewed by the local media, I don't see them joining the military in droves. I see a cowering, mealy-mouthed, beaten people....Dare I say it? Enablers one and all. (At least all that I can see)
I know a prominent local Muslim businessman in my city (I could call him a friend, but I won't - he isn't), and we've done breakfast several times discussing global politics when we were supposed to be discussing various business matters (as men are wont to do). This man is constantly defending why the Arabs are so frustrated and how certain behavior can be understood, and why the USA is getting its comeuppance for its years of hegemony in the region. I saw no outrage at the suicide bombings, or for the the lopping off of heads, or for the hateful temperment that the Muslims have for one another. Yes, he talks about how terrible everything is, but only after an hour of quasi-defense of what's going on - He backs-up to cover his tracks. It's so disgusting that even now I'm becoming sick just thinking about it. Seriously, after one of our discussions I wasn't sure if I wanted to shower first or call the FBI. This guy is one of the most prominent Muslim leaders in a large Midwestern city.
I would warn you not to be a dupe. We Americans love to believe the best. As far as I'm concerned, Islam in America has outlived this wonderful courtesy.
I for one am paid-up.
Three Soldier Dad...Chuck
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