I wonder about what "Muslims" can do to avoid getting caught in such incidents in North America and Europe? I mean, do Christians,  Buddhist, Hindus or Jews getting  discriminated or wronged just because who they are and what they look like. Maybe Jews get harassed a bit here and there but that's probably for different reasons. what makes Muslims more vulnerable to such things and see if they can find any opportunities or areas to help themselves in bit more to stay safe and secure.

I think the guy may not have necessarily acted due to religious or faith differences, but more like because of social and cultural outlook differences. Generally, someone won't care or notice about you much if you are Hindu, or Buddhist or Muslim or christian unless there is overwhelmingly different about you in your over all outlook and lifestyle than the mainstream people around us....and if that some one is a lone wolf or a group of ideologues, you might get into trouble before society can protect you.