2) True, there are Muslim leaders preaching “kill the infidels”, but they do not speak for everybody. Just like the extremists over here don’t speak for everybody. This should be evident.

3) You call for “not in my name” rallies. How about the scores of Muslims who supported us after 9/11 and have denounced terrorism is any form? But since you wouldn’t do your research, I’ll do it for you. Here and here. Please note the part in the second story where somebody is carrying a sign that says “Not in our name.” They are not silent and their numbers are growing every single day.

4) I make no excuses for Saudi Arabia. State sponsored terrorism is wretched and I think we can all agree about that.

Thanks for your comments. And again, objective?

“We’re fighting the extremists of Islam, not Islam itself.

You haven’t addressed any of the points raised in my post, such as muslim leaders preaching “kill the infidelsâ€Â? during Friday prayers each week across the globe. This comes from the very “holiest” of islamic mosques, such as in mecca, and medina, and all across the globe. Do you suggest Americans bury their heads in the sand, and ignore this incitement to hate and murder from muslim leadership worldwide?

Also, is Saudi Arabia not a muslim state? Are they not “true” muslims? Says who, you? Please.

And I’ll repeat myself:

* 1,413 days since Sept 11th
* 1 billion muslims
* 0 “not in my name� rallies

Silence equals consent.

We’re fighting the extremists of Islam, not Islam itself. And if you truly think we’re fighting “Islam” than you’re only contributing to their meme about us wanting to exterminate the entire Islamic world. In addition, we are starting to see more and more Muslims speak out against the more extreme sects of their religion. Look for the stories. They’re there.

So please, recognize what the War On Terrorism for what it is, instead of misplacing the focus on Islam itself.

And if we’re “not fighting a religion” someone had better tell the muslim leaders preaching “kill the infidels” during Friday prayers each week across the globe.

The problem with many Westerners, is they view islam as just another religion. It is not, islam is a political system with a religious component. Islam is Saudi Arabia. Islam is the Taliban.

The stats to date:

* 1,413 days since Sept 11th
* 1 billion muslims
* 0 “not in my name” rallies

Silence equals consent.

Thanks for the comment Hunter. I think Tancredo’s comment are based on fear and fear alone. Obviously he thinks the entire religion is after the U.S. and it is decidedly not.

Lately he seems to have gotten a bee in his bonnet when it comes to “furriners”. And he makes the mistake of believing that if he pisses off liberals (as with his “bomb Mecca” statements”) that he can’t be too far wrong.

I really can’t improve on what Hugh Hewitt has already said. Tancredo’s remarks are worse than wrong – they are STUPID.