Considering that the Western world is under attack by radical Islamists, I marvel at how moderately the countries being attacked are responding to the quickly growing Muslim populations within their borders.

On the other hand, anyone who doesn't have their head buried in the sand can easily understand why resentment towards the West is so prevalent in Islamic countries.

In my own experience, most Muslims are very gentle and peaceful people. And yet, Sharia Law is very real and is practiced by some/many Muslms. Sharia seeks to be THE law of the land and it is completely incompatible with Western values.

I believe the best way forward is to have open and honest discussions around these questions. The coining of the term "Islamophobia" seems to undermine the discussion before it can even get off the ground, and to reject sincere questions before they can be asked. I predict that supressing the ideas of those who already oppose Muslim immigration will sadly lead to dire consequences.