I agree with you,Mike. Plenty of things offend me ,too.I find many of the attitudes inherent in Islam to be disturbing,frightening,totally at variance with my own cultural identity,history, and traditions, and ,in some cases,actually offensive.However, since there is A) nothing I can do about it ,and B) I have no wish foment racial conflict , I tend to let them "get on with their lives ". I do this in the fervent hope that they will accord me the same degree of tolerance and respect.By this ,I mean that, should I wish, (which I don"t !!) to black-up my face and cavort about with Morris or any other dancers,then I would do so, and I would RESPECTFULLY point out the historical precedents for my actions .If ,despite this, I was ENTREATED to stop, then I probably would. If ,however ,I was ORDERED to stop, THEN I BLOODY WELL WOULD NOT !!!!!