[Maceman]

In his message, President Bush says Islam is a peaceful religion that has helped shape the character of the United States,

If there is any factual and historical support for this statement -- any at all -- I have yet to discover it.

[CWOJackson]

According to the DoD there are an estimated 13,000 Muslims serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The Commander in Chief should tell these servicemen and women that they aren't worthy of his respect for their religion?