Easy to criticize Islam as "threatening" yet we forget:

Submitted by Mr. Anonymous (United States), Sep 18, 2009 at 19:14

How CIA and Israel's Mossad created Islamic terrorism. How Ronald Reagan pushed for all kind of help to these mujadins of Afghanistan in the 198os who were than fighting the Soviet Russia. or the way we have supported Israel for decades and keep abusing Palestinians' rights. What Mr. Pipes prefer us to ignore. No, the islamist extremists are no "nice guys". But much blame should go to us. Either we change our policies, or face a very hostile world against USA's interests. And don't blame your local imam. At least I can understand him.

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