That ain't what the people I'm arguing with are saying, though. And when they're called on it, they suddenly don't want to discuss whether or not "equal protection under the law" applies to all US citizens, or just themselves.
"What the Islamic community needs to make are positive contributions to culture and society so we can include them," he argued, turning a blind eye to the increasingly important role that Muslims are playing in the American society.
How can you turn a blind eye to something that isn't there. He's about spot on, I'm sorry to say that the Muslims in this country have alot to prove right now. Not to just white people, but blacks, hispanics, asians...etc. It was their ethnic/religious group that launched Sept. 11, there is alot of anger aimed at them, the burden of proof is on them.
I do not discount the good deeds that are done by individual muslims, but as a group they have alot to do until they will be accepted into our Judeo-Christian society. And the rules of Islam should never.....let me repeat that NEVER have any bearing on American life.