Hello Travis,
I know that this reply comes a little late, but it is only by chance that I have come across your comments about the extreme way in which you think that Muslims will defend the Kaaba in Mecca. Mecca is not the centre of Islam, but it is a signifier of its history and importance. A Muslim is not a terrorist and a terrorist is not a Muslim. Killing in all forms except in war is completely forbidden in Islam. To kill one person is just like killing all people. Islam is a peaceful religion but it is those extremists who call themselves Muslims who give a bad name to Islam. People should learn about Islam before making false judgements and accusations about it. Instead of blaming Islam for the terror acts that have taken place, one should blame those who commit those horrible acts in the name of Islam