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Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
If the so-called "offended or outraged "Muslims would take a more active role in fighting terrorism instead of secretely supporting them, morally or financially, then we non-Muslims wouldn't have to rely so heavily on "profiling".
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Regarding this specifically...
I've seen plenty of Muslim outrage since 9/11. Additionally many of the tips that have led to terror arrests have come from within the Islamic community...but it's also clear that the Islamic communities do not hold much power in the Western world.
Countries like Jordan and Pakistan have provided tremendous help, but walk a tightrope between aiding the US and facing a revolt of their own people.
The simple fact is that Muslims have a similar bond in many ways as does the Jewish community, and acts of oppression or aggression against a minority community is seen as an act against the entire group.
While certainly those who commit violence are responsible for their actions, it's also pretty clear that Muslims in Palestine, Chechnya etc... actually do have a pretty good beef against their oppressors.
This is precisely what's being expolited by alQaeda for political gain.
-spence