Good article, but a voice in a massive 1.5 billion wilderness. Islam is like any other religion. I can be interpreted many ways. They quote peace and kindness, and murder women and children. Who condems it? 1 man? No Christian took up for Jim Jones. It wasn't Christian. Was Tim Mcveigh reconciling the Waco massacre? I didn't agree with anything Koresh did, but as long as it was peacefull, I can't say anything about it until he calls himself a Christian. Then I can take exception. I wouldn't shoot and burn them out however, anymore than I can bomb a Mosque because I disagree. Jim Jones and Koresh were condemed by every credible Christian leader immeadiatly so their actions wouldn't soil the name of Chrisianity. This is the 1st Muslim I've heard of say anything( and it was cogent and sharp)that questioned the psychopathic murderers among them. If they don't or won't disavow Bin Laden or Hezbolah, et al, then our relationship can only get worse. Another PR war they are loosing is the fact that everywhere they go, they de-evolve to about the 12th century. Most people that taste civilization, don't aim to go back to the stone age. Afgahn women should be radical enough themselves to take over their own country if they ever see it doesn't have to be as it was. Most of their men are dead or cripple now. A militia with big sticks should keep the Taliban in line. Get those burkah's off so you can get a wider swing.
This confession was a good first step, but their MUST BE MANY MORE! If the majority is like Bin Laden and not this man, conflict will escalate, and we have nothing to talk about. You can't burn our flag and spit on America and convince people you are their friend. Their must be dialog, and I hear silence.