Quote Originally Posted by jim View Post
I would agree with you EXCEPT
The roaring silence after 9/11 , not leaving out the first attempt using a van loaded with explosives domne years prior to that day and up to present day. There has been a serious lack of condemnation from Muslim's here and around the world .
If there was a public outcry i would reconsider, until then they are all in the same rat infested boat.
I hear ya, Jim. The silence from the Muslim community infuriates me too. At worst, it indicates support of the evil acts by some of them. At best, it shows a major lack of character, possibly propagated out of fear.

Either way, it falls short of action. While in this country we quickly squelch those who's acts directly violate the rights and welfare of others, we simultaneously provide freedom of thought, here in this great country, regardless how distasteful those thoughts may be to some. We also don't outlaw cowardliness, nor require courageousness and speaking out. We respect such courage and character, but don't require it.

You know, I look around and see such personal shortcomings of timidness or inability to think for self in many of my fellow Americans, of all religions, colors or ethnic backgrounds. It's OK with me, I understand the human condition, and that not everyone can rise above the pressures of their environment, to speak out against their friends, family, and peers. They just don't have it in them. They have to depend on those special few who do possess that courage deep within their core to be that singular voice of righteousness to break a path for them to follow.

Still waiting for those special few in the Muslim community to step forward and lead. When they do, I'll have their back, as I'm sure you will too.