*sigh*
And it's pretty obvious you are believing what you want to believe, refusing to take much input.
I suggest you read Post #323 for some good input.
I perceive three things about you:
1. You are letting your enthusiasm about supporting the troops blind yourself to the possible dangers of some of those troops. Sure, not all Muslim troops plan to frag their buddies. But, based on the strength of their beliefs, it is hard to tell which ones are! Therefore, we have a problem...
2. You misundertand the basic tenets of both Christianity and Islam.
3. You prefer to ignore fourteen centuries of history.
However, I do think you probably really are a fine fellow who supports the troops and loves America, but you need a break. Why don't you head off to the Club for a beer or two and let your temper settle? ... and then pick up one of the above mentioned books and do some worthwhile studying to expand your knowledge?
WRONG. Those troops are nothing more then representative of many American's who happen to be Muslim and are decent citizens. I'm objecting to the utterly ignorant labeling of all Muslims as extremists, and that somehow Muslim American's are less deserving of having their religion addressed by the President.
"2. You misundertand the basic tenets of both Christianity and Islam."
WRONG. See Number one.
"3. You prefer to ignore fourteen centuries of history."
WRONG. I prefer to live in today.