[Jedi Master Pikachu]

1. People are people. If a group of people had some non-physical, non-genetic traits or behaviors in the past, their descendants would not necessarily have those same traits and behaviors. This goes for both Europeans and Arabs/North Africans (who, along with Pakistanis in the UK, make up the bulk of European Muslims).

   A brave warrior could have a cowardly child. A psycotic islamofascist could have a normal child.

   Muslim countries do have a poor track record for fighting ability. It could stem from unwillingness to take orders and be organized rather than an issue of bravery or intelligence, though.

[Eyes Unclouded]

True true, but some races and people's have exhibited a strong ability throughout history. The British used to call them martial races. My grandfather fought alongside Gurkha in ww2 and gave me one of their blades passed on as a gift to him before he died. He told me that as long as they live they will be warriors. Sure being comfortable has softened up Europeans, who feel the need to apologize for colonizing the world, but I personally think that deep down they all are tough bastards. Except the french.