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Maria, Maria - 01/13/2014

I would possibly ssguegt this may be because the muslim collective is in a distinct minority in Finland. As we saw in the u.k over the Danish cartoons or the anti Israel demonstrations, they often take a much more nasty route.What I think is quite humourus is the video above this one is labelled "compare and contrast". There is a good comparison between the quran burning and the desecration of war graves in Libya. In the Usa and Uk, how come there have not been mass riots and burning of Libyan flags? Calling "Death to Libya?"I think there is a sense of humble pie, due to the fact these are the very same people that several months ago, were complaining because the nato forces werent sending in more air strikes.I think there was/is a naivety that just because we helped them out, they are suddenly going to be our best of buddies.Whats quite interesting is the fact that the u.k have not seen the usual mass protests regarding this issue, as in the past.What will also be quite interesting to see is, how many of these muslims, drink, do not pray 5 times a day etc. Yet come out in protest when either the prophet or quran is desecrated. In fact by many islamic scholars standards, the majority of the protestors you see, would also be classed as kuffar or apostates.What is furthermore quite interesting is the less and less tolerant I become as time passes. Im still half expecting the moment were im proved wrong. The moment the religion of peace shows itself to truly be the religion of peace.I myself am mixed race. I have a muslim dad, and a christian mother (both non practicing),which adds to my confusion at times. What was a real lightning bolt moment for me was when I asked myself the questions, were are the other people like myself,if both my parents were muslim, would I feel the same way? Why is it the moderate muslims still come out to protest against quran burning, prophet jibes etc, but do not protest when poppies are burned or terrorist attacks occur.I realise that alot of muslims to not partake in political demonstration, many of which just go about their daily lives etc etc. I feel many of which merely have a transient existance in European nations. That is to say they only exist here, to benefit themselves, its not as if they are truly part of society. No sense of loyalty, pride or even a willingness to better the community or nation states that have given them a better life.Some of these questions I do not know the answers. But I believe on a societal level we are asking the wrong questions.I dont know if I have explained myself properly.During ww2 when USA were at war with Japan, some Japanese Americans chose to fight for the USA and some chose to fight for Japan. There was an interesting case once were two brothers fought for Japan, and two fought for the USA, they all described their fear if they should meet their brother on the battlefield.I think the kind of question that needs to be put to the muslim collective, is in a similar theoretical situation, who would you fight for?As we have seen however in other polls, the tendency (particularly amongst the young) seems to be to gravitate towards islam and the global ummah...What I will agree with you on, is although we do not agree with their protest, they have a right to do so. And as long as its peaceful, then not much to say about it.