Well, I guess the notion of Islam as a religion of peace can pretty well be laid to rest with this quote from the head of CAIR.

Schanzer also argued that while "radical Islam is the problem, moderate Islam is the solution."

The problem, however, is that "radical Islam has the podium," he added.

"There are extremists in all religions," countered Ibrahim Hooper, communications director for the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). "But the way you don't go about dealing with that is making sweeping generalizations about such large groups of people."

Hooper told Cybercast News Service that Schanzer's definition of "moderate" -- like that used by other conservatives -- is skewed.

"They label those few who are outside the mainstream 'moderates' and then ask why the mainstream doesn't listen to moderates," he said.

Yeah -- those "outside the mainstream" folks we call moderate urge an end to terrorism, equality for women, and respect for human rights. Hooper reveals a great deal about mainstream Islam with his statement.

No wonder Hooper's group has so fervently operated as a fifth column during the Crusade against Jihadism.

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