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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]. In our society explanation has a connotation that something is explicable or understandable. Many of us grasp there is a context - hatred and evil - but the actions themselves are inexplicable and have zero justification.
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I agree with this.

I'd take it a little further, though, and say that I disagree with Muslima when she keeps putting 100% of the "explanation" on french society, the  headgear ban., et cetera. Let me be clear that I agree that racism and bigotry absolutely do exist in France (and in other countries) and have caused understandable anger and frustration among Muslims.

Lots of groups facing bigotry, however, have responded with passive resistance, through the  ballot box and through the courts systems.

Some of the "explanation" also lies in 
1. A victimhood mentality that looks to others to change themselves. I read French papers, and you usually see more passive protests against Le Pen-type bigotry from white Liberation readers than you do from Muslims themselves.
2. The assassins were following a twisted, murderous version of Islam. Not only do they think violence is justified, they also see a political payoff in attacks like this.
3. High youth unemployment is a problem in France, and it's worse among North Africans. 
4. Lack of attractive alternatives to radical Islam.  Imams and French society are working to show teenagers attractive alternatives to radical Islam, but so far their efforts clearly haven't worked all that well. Not sure what the solution is. [/quote]

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