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1 posted on 02/26/2006 12:24:29 PM PST by farmer18th
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To: farmer18th

IMHO, no. They can't be trusted.


2 posted on 02/26/2006 12:27:35 PM PST by King Moonracer
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well, you asked. and before you flame me, check my history of posts...

Now to the question: I have a friend who is a devout muslim, a very intelligent young man; a bit selfish, but no more so than anyone else his age, and with a great deal more of an informed conscience, I would say. And yes, I would trust him.

I have wondered, unfortunately, if there are any circumstances when this man could become my mortal enemy. This is a shame, because it causes me to harbor a remote suspicion... but no more so, again, than with anyone else. He is a kind and helpful individual, outwardly exhibits good citizenship. I am concerned about the sorts of things he's buying into -- the typical New York styled America-loathing, and I wonder how that might mix with Islam...

I should add that he is from India, where, apparently, Muslims are treated as second class citizens, and so he knows something about humility.

3 posted on 02/26/2006 12:34:40 PM PST by the invisib1e hand ("Who is it, really, making up your mind?")
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To: farmer18th
Muslims--Can they ever be trusted?

A question posed for many centuries past.

8 posted on 02/26/2006 1:04:23 PM PST by EGPWS
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Problem is that you could be dead several times before you get them sorted out. If I err, it will be in favor of me and mine, sorry about that Mahmood, my genes didn't get this far due to luck!
I'm refined, somewhat, my ancestors would have wasted your asses years ago, salted your fields, and stolen your women.
Just a few years ago, I would have considered a muslim friend, but, just as I once handled rattlesnakes, I've learned my lesson.


13 posted on 02/26/2006 1:18:12 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (MAY I DIE ON MY FEET IN MY SWAMP, BUAIDH NO BAS)
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To: farmer18th

My gut answer is to say "no" because I'm not naturally inclined to trust anyone, regardless of whether they are a Muslim or not. Muslims, specifically- after 9-11, haven't done anything to earn my trust either.


18 posted on 02/26/2006 2:29:21 PM PST by kcbc2001
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To: farmer18th

no


21 posted on 02/26/2006 3:55:51 PM PST by sit-rep (If you acquire, hit it again to verify...)
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No, they cannot. I get mad at President Bush's "Islam is the religion of Peace" language. Frankly, of all the ups and downs of politics hearing him use that sentiment scorches my shorts the most.
22 posted on 02/26/2006 4:15:20 PM PST by A knight without armor
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To: farmer18th

Does "nuke the bas*&^s" indicate to you that they cannot be trusted? It should.


24 posted on 02/27/2006 1:30:07 PM PST by Citizen4Right
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