Originally Posted by Ki (Post 1698732)

^Dirty?

Originally Posted by Goofle (Post 1698726)

In England we have seen groups of Muslims protest the homecoming parades of Soldiers, holding up signs such as "Butchers of Basra" and "Soldiers go to hell". I think we would agree that the examples you gave and the example I just gave are bad.

It's not hypocritical to focus more of your attention on the bigger problem - which I would argue is Islam. You can disagree on that if you want, but not everything is of equal good or bad. And the way to deal with it is not to add more bigotry (ban all muslims/baiting the population for votes), but to accept the issues we are facing and try to deal with them rationally.

Originally Posted by RoxyRollah (Post 1698561)

Well are we talking moderate islam or radical islam? Which region of Islam, the sudan? Iraq? North Africa?

Those are things I feel should be asked rather then blanket Islam as a whole. Because it appears that people in different parts of the Muslim world are not all the same and some fractions are more hard core and radical then others.Im just wonder which facet of Islam you wanna talk about?

Originally Posted by Goofle (Post 1698566)

Also if you look at polls consisting of Muslims who are in western countries, you would be surprised to find just how many them support views that aren't liberal and tolerant.

Originally Posted by pansy gayboy 69 (Post 1698793)

then why do americans choose to join the military?
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Originally Posted by djchameleon (Post 1698818)

What do you know of Islam the religion? Have you ever read a Quran?

I'm talking in general because it is a religion and the way Goofle's posts are coming across. He doesn't like Islam itself in general. Almost like saying a person doesn't like Christianity and I am just trying to get to the root of his issue with all Muslims regardless of how radical they are.

Why must they support liberal views and be tolerant?

Originally Posted by djchameleon (Post 1698819)

Majority of americans do choose to join the military for money.

When I was in boot camp, they went around asking everyone why everyone joined.

These are the top reasons: no choice, college money, runs in the family, very few said for patriotic reasons, some said so they can travel different places. A few people it was really their last resort. Either go military or end up in jail.

Originally Posted by Goofle (Post 1698831)

1. far from the kind of book people should be living their lives by.

2. You know I don't have an issue with all Muslims

Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1698837)

I love that Allahu Akbar meme though.

Originally Posted by pansy gayboy 69 (Post 1698834)

one quarter of enlisted recruits come from the wealthiest fifth of american neighborhoods.

less than 11 percent come from the poorest.