Yes, Strinsinger, wherever people unite political extremism with religion one has a dangerous situation. Wherever they unite other forms of extremism with politics, one has a dangerous situation.

The problem is not religion itself. The problem is not politics or race or culture. The problem is extremism.

I know people of all religions (or not), races, and cultures among my circle of friends and acquaintances, and none of them has shown any inclination to hurt anyone.