Islam declared war on civilization 1400 years ago. It has been attacking Europe for centuries and there was simply a lull for a couple of hundred years after the last military assaults were driven back. And now it finally feels strong enough to turn its attention towards us.
But we’re still not serious about fighting back.
Like anyone living a repressed life some Muslims are going to have violent issues later in life. Their madness is culturally-based because their repression is culturally-based. There's you're terrorists.
It's the converts in the West I worry about. They use Islam as a mask for their animosity, cultural hatred and lack of civility while avoiding the social requirements and controls of Islam. They're the real Islamic scumbags in my opinion.
Traveling in the ME you'll find Muslims are usually nice and normal people. Even if you encounter some who don't like you/the West you can still deal with them cordially if you hold your ground. That will gain you respect and even some degree acceptance. They're traditionalists and with a little tact they are easy or even pleasant to get along with. Some of the most cordial traveling experiences I've had have been in Arab countries with Muslims. All the normal personal dynamics work and in the end most actually value the West for the gains its made and the opportunity it holds. Many look up to us, so lets display decent character and not look down upon them, eh?
We should hold Muslim cultural extremists responsible for 9/11 the same as we hold the West's cultural extremists responsible for their attacks upon America. Both extremists hate our freedoms, success and strengths whereas the vast majority of people in both cultures value them. Blame the extremists, not the people.
“And now it finally feels strong enough to turn its attention towards us.”
No, it is not that they feel strong but they know that we are weak and afraid.