Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

Why do so many so called academics and journalists refuse to have a serious or honest discussion about Islam and Islamism? Both groups are supposed to be, by nature and intellect, curious probing creatures. Yet when it comes to the mosque at Ground Zero and many other issues related to Islam, they don't seem to ask any questions and many don't want other to seek answers.

Many of these assumed liberal thinkers and journalists go so far as to call anyone questioning Islam bigots, intolerant and often; in their attempts to try and discuss the subject, they will shift the discussion and get off point entirely by bringing some irrelevant philosophical view into the arena.

This is an excellent op-ed piece on the proposed mosque at Ground Zero.

http://article.nationalreview.com/43...clifford-d-may