Thanks. I am not trying to be antagonistic toward either AnnaZ or leapfrog0202, both of whom have impressive tenures here at Free Republic. I seek to explain why I have a zero tolerance stand toward those who are part of that belief system. If I may, allow me to point out a post from not long ago where I put into practice what I think when it comes to muzzies or if you prefer, Muslims.
I'll add that a few terms intended derisively are, in fact, badges of honor with me:
Oh...one more thing and this is important. If Muslim sincerely repents, becomes a genuine Christian and disavows Mohammedism in all forms, I'll accept him as a brother. It's got to be real and not a pose, though.
You forgot Tea Bagger and Right Winger.
I'd be especially leery of this unless it was a legitimate conversion/born again experience. The biggest ruse would be to pretend to be converted to manipulate the "gullible American" in their eyes as no matter what, to them we are the infidels. I'm not being facetious, I am dead serious.
Anna and outofsalt, thank you. I feel very strongly about what I wrote. 95% of the Muslims I met through my work were extremely hard working people that only wanted a better life for their children. Many don’t even attend mosque any longer. I’ve watched them work 18 and 20 hours a day to be able to give their kids opportunities they, themselves never had and I’ve watched their kids raised here take those chances and run, becoming doctors, lawyers and all sorts of other things. That used to be what people emigrated to the US for and the ones I know have done it legally. The other 5% of those I know are just jerks because they’re jerks, but they aren’t radical and running around trying to kill people.
re_nortex, I appreciated that you explained yourself and were nice about it. I didn’t think that at any point you were trying to antagonize anyone. Yes, we’ll have to agree to disagree, but that’s what’s great about this country, we have that right.