I was thinking along the same lines

Submitted by R V (United States), May 20, 2007 at 08:46

It's interesting that you mention the linguistic approach...I've been spelling "islam" and "muslim" for some time now, when I don't forget.

It's hard to tell though whether such an approach wouldn't strengthen the resolve of muslims or not. I do agree that we should use it, but somehow I think this will not be enough. As mentioned in an earlier post, I already try to avoid giving my money to businesses that employ muslims. Perhaps, the next step is to inform the business owners when we feel uncomfortable or insecure around muslims. The problem is that there is a general apathy running through society, which, combined with the natural fear of confrontation, prevents most people from speaking out against islam or complaining. Hell, we are now in danger of being sued and our names revealed when we report suspicious behavior on airlines.

In addition to the steps you suggest, I think there should be anti-muslim rallies on the streets - as massive as possible. I realize it goes against the grain of modern Western thinking to rally against a religion - seems unfair and unethical. Except for the fact that there is a positive correlation between islam and terrorism. In that light, public rallies against islam should not be viewed as anything worse than rallies against racism, neo-nazism, etc.

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