First, anyone that does not think this is a Holy War is deluding themselves or saying so for political expediency (which may or may not be a bad thing.
Its a Holy War because even though it has been started by extremists, it is not being condemed sufficiently by the moderates or by any other serious clerics (instead, many have called the killing of children an act acceptable to rid the Holy Lands of infadels.
As far as going to Mecca or to the hot spots. My words don't need parced like a Democrat...it is pretty easy to read...start with the hot spots and move, as necessary, up the ladder.
If the Islamic world want to quickly dispell the belief that this is not a Holy War, then they need to have Islamic leaders condem what is happening. No one that comes out lightly against it, and another that comes out heavy for it...but with one voice, strong, and clear.
that strong and clear voice will end up with a lot of American boys dead....
there are easier and better ways to fix the situation. The last time a holy war happened between the Christians and Moslems a lot of people died. While we will be fighting little wars to take down these dictatorships (Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, etc) we wont be fighting one huge war, which is what it will become if you starting offending everyone in the World by casting aside our alledged respect for ALL religions...
and if you dont want your words parsed, then make sure you dont contradict yourself like a Democrat....