[do the dhue]

I used to not think that we were at war with Islam because the Kurds and the Mujahadine helped us. So, I said there are good Muslim's. Now, I don't see the Kurds or Mujahadine as part of Islam. The Mujahdine split with the Taliban. The Taliban was part of Islam. I don't see the Kurds as part of Islam. Anyway, I may still be right about there being good Muslims. I heard Dick Morris say he would take one Musharrraf over ten France's. I don't know if that is a compliment to Musharraf or not, but I do believe he is helping us the best he can. He has had his life under attack, so I think he wants the same people dead that we do. But I think that Islam as Iran, the Saudis (the people), and Syrians see it, is at war with America and Israel.

[PghBaldy]

I agree. Musharraf has helped as much as he could, without losing his life, or his power. I also theoretically believe there are "good" Muslims, but have trouble finding them. In polls I've seen, many if not most Muslims believe it is OK to target civilians, if the cause is just. My eyes were opened after 9/11 when US Muslims were repeatedly interviewed on TV. I don't recall any saying the Palestinians were wrong.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Last I checked, there were 22 significant armed conflicts in the world today, of which 18 have to do with Muslims attacking non-Muslims. There has undoubtedly been an upsurge of Muslim violence around the world over the past 50 years, as ther has over the past 1,000 years, of which the US-Israel vs Arab Muslim conflict has been the preeminent although hardly the most deadly.

Unless there is a reformation of some sort within Islam, this situation will likely persist for decades to come. It would be helpful if Islam were to develop some unity of message (of peace and tolerance) and perhaps some organizational hierarchy through which this might be carried. Barring that, many on all sides will be killed.