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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry, you can't just say we have zero problem with integration when we've had a spate of incidents like second generation terrorists (san Bernardino, Orlando, Boston). Sorry to you.  These are just other examples of places where there are tensions occurring. And since we can see the issues Europe is having, why wouldn't we discuss how to not have the same issues?[/quote]

Three terrorist attacks over a course of several years is a "spate?"  If this is your standard, then we have a much larger problem with white male terrorists in this country.

No politician is ever going to say it, but Islamic terrorism is part of our lives now.  This is part of living in a globalized society.  The threat from ISIS is diffuse and will not go away anytime soon.  We can talk about issues in Islamic countries, but we have to do so in a polite, diplomatic manner.  We have 3 million Muslims in our country, and to alienate them will lead more people to ISIS.  Talking shit about someone else's religion is never a smart idea, and it is especially not smart for an entire country to take it as an official stance.

Muslims in America are well-integrated.  And they may be the reformers who lead to a more modern version of Islam becoming the norm.

And no one has suggested that Americans let Syrians in without vetting.  The people against the refugees say that it is basically impossible to vet them, which makes no sense.  If it is impossible to vet the refugees than it is impossible to vet anybody.[/quote]

So we are scared of "alienating" the Muslims here? They are that fragile that you think anything but polite talk will drive them to Isis?  And in the same breath you say support a wider welcome mat?   :roll: [/quote]

You are the one coming from a place of fear.  And it is that fear that leads to stupid decisions and hateful speech.  Why wouldn't we talk politely about Islam?  Is politeness automatically associated with being a stupid wimp now?  Being polite and humane is strength, not weakness.  It is unwise and stupid to alienate a vulnerable minority.  I don't even think Islam is a good religion but I'm able to recognize that we can't wall ourselves off from these types of problems.  We can't be afraid.[/quote]

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