Guilt by complicity. If a radical branch of Christianity went rogue and started blowing up stuff and beheading people in the name of Christianity, it would be incumbent upon those who professed the faith to reject utterly and loudly the acts of those acting blasphemously in Christ's Name.
If a radical branch of Judaism went haywire and began strangling people in their sleep, or burning churches and mosques, it would be incumbent upon the faithful to condemn these acts without caveat or condition.
I could repeat this vis-a-vis each other major religion of the world ad nauseum, but the point is made:
Islamism is a cancer. There's more than irony in the rhetorical question, "If not all muslims are terrorists, why does it seem all terrorists are muslim?"
There are obvious exceptions, but they are comparatively rare. IRA, (Christian,) and Basques come to mind. But again, look at the scope! Local issues versus global ones. Look at the numbers involved. Look at the absolute and total disregard for casualties, civilian, Muslim, or non-muslim.
I would never deny somebody their religious freedom, but I'd damn sure hold the mainstream Muslim accountable for their comparative silence on the acts of those who worship at the same altar.
Devout Muslims are killers.
"I would never deny somebody their religious freedom, but I'd damn sure hold the mainstream Muslim accountable for their comparative silence on the acts of those who worship at the same altar."
You seriously cannot believe that all Muslims have been complacent and silent about terrorism. I know of a great many Muslim who find terrorist acts deplorable and irreprehensible and are QUITE vocal about it.
Don't count on the corporate-run mass media to allow such people a voice, though.