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One way moderates could communicate their commitment to peace would be for them to take on some of the more aggressive duties of eradicating the extremists by force. If we could see them policing their own, then we would have much more confidence in their sincerity. Without any willingness to use force, we have little evidence that they are actually interested in reforms. They seem like neutral bystanders who may tilt in the wrong direction if sufficiently disturbed by world events. Moreover, in discussing world politics with them we are frequently chilled by "moderate" anti-semitism, anti-Zionism, and "protocols of Zion" style comments. I can't find a moderate who will stand up for Israel, for example.

"Without any willingness to use force, we have little evidence that they are actually interested in reforms."

The Iranian students haven't used force. Does that mean they aren't really interested in freedom? And by the way, they are muslims.

The reason you aren't aware of more muslims speaking out against radical fundamentalists, is because the media refuses to tell that story. (for whatever reasons). It is happening .... occasionally someone writes about it. But you can't expect a religion to change over night. As I said, the people who come forward and speak out against the radicals are usually doing so at personal risk. Giving them credit for their bravery, supporting them, even if they aren't saying 100% of what you'd like to hear, will encourage others to follow their lead. But if all they get when they speak out, is attacked, threats, negative response, name calling, why should they bother putting their lives, and families' lives on the line? If we applaud even little steps, bigger ones will follow.

I can't find a moderate who will stand up for Israel, for example.

And the Moslem Shills here claim that Moderates out number the Radicals by Far. Seems I can see Millions of Fundi-Islamics burning American and Jewish flags, but Moderates I can count on one hand.

For people who claim to have invented Math, they sure have a funny way of applying it.