As a racist and an ignorant bigot (apparently), what's worse is quoting from the Daily Mail (by the way I stopped buying newspapers over 20 years ago).

I didn't for a second state the Mail as an authoritative source, but such a statement from the French leader should be a cinch to check.

This thread has evolved into one about the merits of Islam . . . NO, not quite.

It is a thread addressing many of us's abhorrence of violence done (in this case by Muslims) to PEOPLE, but women in particular.

As has been said, Islam is a peaceful religion, as is Christianity et al. But vicious, manipulative people usurp them for their own ends. The are all abhorrent, that level of self interest usually turns out that way. Many/most politicians too stray down this kind of road, perhaps absolute power does corrupt absolutely.

Above, I stated that I did not approve of violence of any kind (including the abusive people here). But I'll keep plugging, because there are more people NOW echoing the point I tried to make earlier.

I find it amusing to see how vicious and vehement the do-gooders get when their paradigms are challenged. Do they spend too much time around like-minded people?

"For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible" seems to apply here.