re: global community
Yes, it is a minority of Muslims active in this 'global community' but they are surrounded by a community disinterested at best.
there are signs of some clerics and others becoming more vocal and I hope this trend increases .. so far their public silence has been abysmal in the face of scumbags committing atrocities in the very name of their religion - and then they're suprised and resentful at the public backlash ..
If the Muslim community gets seriously active about cracking down and excommunicating this scum, then I might develop some respect again ..