> > I have had it pointed out to be offlist that my post was offensive, > and though it was not meant to be, I realize now that it is.
Undoubtedly so, but you know, I'd much rather have people admit to these sentiments than to pretend to be inclusive while being closet bigots. This is not to say you are an outed bigot, but I'll wager that the sentiments you've aired regarding the connection between Islam and terrorism are not uncommon amongst most non-Muslim communities. It's the dishonesty of the narrow-minded that rankles, rather than the (possibly) pragmatic discrimination of the fearful. That said, I'd definitely prefer the absence of either group. -- Sumant Srivathsan http://sumants.blogspot.com