[GirlShortstop]

As someone born in an observant Muslim household in north Jersey, and who has lived in New Jersey for nearly three decades, I think I know the major reason for the silence.

   This is a bold statement by a muslim...

I don't see the author stating that he's a Muhammadan practicing the Religion of Peace^®.   In fact, I found this at meforum.org:

Comment submitted by Irfan Khawaja on August 23, 2002 at 17:45

I just wanted to clarify a misconception in John Floyd's comment below.
I am not a Muslim. I'm an apostate--I was born in Islam, but left it.

[john bell hood]

Khawaja is an Objectivist.

[john bell hood]

Khawaja is an Objectivist.

[Nam Vet]

Neat name ya got there Girl. Welcome to FR.

Nam Vet