Misplaced outrage is no laughing matter.

Submitted by George Mason (United States), Feb 6, 2006 at 11:00

Like it or not, the storm clouds forming on the horizon herald the coming culture war between Islam and the West.

Case in point: where is the Muslim outrage over handcuffed prisoners beheaded with a saw?

Where is the Muslim outrage over a western female captive bound and shot in the back of the head?

And the bigger question: where are the Muslim moderates who should be standing to condemn the animals that do this?

How dare those radical Islamo-terrorists flaunt their misplaced reverence for their prophet by rioting over cartoons? There is, however, a bright side here. If anyone ever wondered about Islamic intentions toward the West, well, you have your answer now...

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