I have been very open minded about people of other faiths and Islam--until 9/11. I hasten to add, however, that this was not entirely because of my compassionate heart--it was more because of simple ignorance. After 9/11, I began to actually study the Quran and other Islamic writings. What I found horrified me. There is a strong basis for what the Taliban has done, is doing, and will attempt to continue doing in that book! They are acting in accordance with their teachings!
Look at who and what is behind today's terror. They are Spaniards, they are Indonesians, they are Philippinos, they are French, German, Saudi, Afghan, Pakistani, Somalian, Sudanese. One cannot simply say "it is the Arabs," or "it is the Middle Easterners." They come from everywhere, and in all colors, and from every walk in life. However, they have one thing in common: their religion. I can only conclude, then, that it is Islam that is at war with us, not the Middle East or the Arabs. It is Islam. I see no point in trying to candycoat this truth. Others can be politically correct if they want, but I'm going to call it as I see it.
Ditto.