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Are we? I think you underestimate the threat of Islam.
I most certainly do not. I have been to the Middle East and Central Asia. I've seen it up close and I'm not a fan. I just try not to gratuitously criticize the religion of others. Look back through my comments. Not once did I defend the religion or the culture.
My defense is of the constitution and everyone's right to equal treatment under the law. Muslims live here. Some have brought their 7th century, misogynist, obscurantist practices with them. Unfortunately, we don't know which ones may decide at some future point in time to cut somebody's head off.
The question is, how do we deal with this within the constitution? You can't just go dragging people out of their homes based upon what they might do based on your opinion, no matter how informed it may be.
Remember Japanese internment during WW II? Ever heard of the Sedition Act?