First of all, Therese....I may not know all there is to know about Islam at this point, however, I am learning. I am a 'practicing' Muslim. Yes, my comment was meant sarcastically. I know now what it feels like to have my personal faith lumped in with the idiot radicals.

Sear, if you choose to lump us all together, so be it. True Islam is NOT what the media is showing you...and if you really want to know what true Islam is, pick up the Qu`ran and read it. Not the 'extra' books....just the Qu`ran. Or better yet, visit a local mosque and ask questions. But apparently you have already made up your mind...so be it. I cannot change it, nor do I want to force my faith upon you. Salaam aliekom ....

JAH, see my post above to Therese....and......

do you deny that there is a segment of the muslim community that meets every percieved slight against them and their prophet with completely over the top violence?
Please...do point out just ONE time when I have denied the radical idiot segment of Islam? I'll be waiting....

As for the depiction of either Mohamed or Jesus in cartoons, etc.....I do not like it. Ya'll happen to forget that Jesus is a prophet in Islam. Most Muslims do not like depictions of Jesus in bad ways. BUT.....I do have a sense of humor, ya know. I can laugh about some things....other things, I don't.

As for my fellow Muslims taking to the streets with rifles in hand....first off, most Muslims don't have rifles. They have rocks. That's all they're allowed....by their governments. Only the radical segments have weapons....and to be quite honest, they are supplied by American suppliers. Wow...epiphany. Anyway, back to the point....MOST of those 'clips' that you see of Muslims taking to the streets are repeat clips from other things. Just like the clips that Duhbya, Inc. supplied for your 'enjoyment' after 9/11.....you remember...those clips of my fellow Muslims in the streets, dancing because of the attack on the US. It didn't happen. If you do not believe me, why don't you try seeking out people WHO actually live in those areas and JUST ASK THEM IF IT HAPPENED. Or would you even believe them? I doubt it.