social darwinism is nothing new... I would be careful in whos steps you walk.
Since it's true that some islamic nations are really backwards - some are not (malaysia, indonesia). And then some nations are backwards - but are not islamic (north korea - large parts of africa)
Indeed many muslims are on our side in the dispute about the cartoons and some just don't want their religion misused - not by taliban or the iranian government AND not by cartoonists. I can understand these people. It's not funny to be a muslim today. And muslims that do not preach hate and follow the islamic revolution have my sympathy and should have yours, too.
I have no sympathy for silent people who allow things to happen they do not believe in. They are called enablers.
I don't care where they come from or currently live.
No religion that proclaims death to those who question various doctrines represents a valid place in civilization.
Consequently, Islam is where it is.
I have no sympathy.