I share your dim view of Islam as currently practiced, but can you not give the benefit of the doubt to Mr. Bush? He is on a mission to reform Islam into something compatible with modern life and human liberty. He has said as much, many times before.
The only other option, if we wish civilization to survive, is a new Crusade for the destruction of Islam by force. I don't blame the President for seeking honorable alternatives before taking that step.
-ccm
No it is not.
The only alternatives are not treating them as (undeserved) equals, or wearing Crusader garb.
Quiet, diplomatic silence, is an eloquent alternative.
exactly
While I believe all Muslims are going to hell since they reject Christ, I have studied Islam, and frankly, the religion is really a fantastic faith when practiced properly.
It is still the wrong faith of course.