For an in-depth perspective, you can go here:
http://amren.com/0312issue/0312issue.htm
Be aware that this article is from 2003, and therefore somewhat dated. AR recently did a followup, but that piece has yet to appear on their web page.
I wish I could agree and in a sense I do. But tonight I saw Denmark's PM on TV trying to explain to a Muslim news reporter his government's position and it was one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen. It was obvious the Muslim was gloating in his pleasure at the discomfort of the PM.