[HassanBenSobar]

I would agree, with one small reservation: how come american muslims (non-iraqis) are so non-vocal in condemning islamic radicals? How come they still make excuses for things like 9-11 instead of speaking out clearly and loudly--when after all, they don't face a credible threat from islamofascists living here?

I'm concerned that in too many cases 'apathy' is half-hearted sympathy with the terrorists. I sure hope not. I know plenty of muslims who wouldn't hurt a fly and have nothing but kind, pro-american things to say, but...I think the burden is on american muslims to take the lead in condemning this nonsense. When I see that I will be encouraged indeed. Until then, I still think of the 'religion of peace' in quotes.

[CARepubGal]

Pyro makes some good points. I wonder if fear of retaliation from the Saudi funded scumballs may keep these folks quiet. Hard to tell (and some kind words from Muslim leaders would be awful nice to hear) who is on our side: Caution in dealing with folks in the headscarves is my rule for now.

[RightWhale]

I think the burden is on american muslims to take the lead in condemning this nonsense

It is, Muslims have been totally passive in this, and that is as far as I will go in condemning Islam. The fanatics who have been operating under cover of Islam don't represent Islam. Muslims have to speak up, speak out against terrorism, and so far it has been very quiet.

Perhaps the Nation of Islam can show other Muslims the way to go. Farrakhan said today that he is willing to boot the Beltway Sniper from the Nation of Islam because of acting in a manner opposite to the practice of Islam. All the terrorists should be booted from Islam. It's the Christian thing to do.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"I would agree, with one small reservation: how come american muslims (non-iraqis) are so non-vocal in condemning islamic radicals?"

That's not the case at all.

American Muslims were among the first to denounce the attacks of 9/11.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 9/11/01

U.S. MUSLIMS CONDEMN TERRORIST ATTACKS

(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - The American Muslim Political Coordination Council (AMPCC)*, today condemned the apparent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington and offered condolences to the families of those who were killed or injured.

MUSLIMS ASK PRESIDENT BUSH TO UNIFY NATION AFTER ATTACKS
Islamic leaders offer comments on president's address to the nation

(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001) - Leaders of national American Muslim groups sent a letter this evening to President Bush asking that he use his address to the nation to unify America in the face of today's horrific terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. (These same Muslim leaders will be available after the speech for comments.)

The joint letter to the president read in part:

"American Muslims, who unequivocally condemned today’s terrorist attacks on our nation, call on you to alert fellow citizens to the fact that now is a time for all of us to stand together in the face of this heinous crime. It is not the time for speculative accusations and stereotypical generalizations that can only serve to harm the innocent and to endanger our society and its civil liberties.

"We hope that the perpetrators of these crimes will be apprehended immediately and swiftly brought to justice. Muslims stand with all other Americans who, on this sad day, feel a sense of tremendous grief and loss."

Signatories to the letter included American Muslim Alliance, American Muslim Council, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Muslim Public Affairs Council, Muslim American Society, Islamic Society of North American, Islamic Circle of North America, Muslim Alliance in North America, and American Muslims for Jerusalem.

Americans are Americans, their religion aside.

Here's one more link for you:

Scholars Of Islam And The Tragedy Of 9/11