Moving right along . . .

I can`t think of any society anywhere in which there are no forms of intolerance based on gender or religion or colour or economic condition, etc. Muslims are no better in that regard than any other religious group. Once the maniacs take over, the average Muslim who might wish to live in peace, raise a family, educate kids, etc., would likely agree. I was very happy when the new Mayor of Calgary was elected by the people of Calgary. He is Muslim--how practicing a Muslim I do not know. So, indeed there are places where your religion matters much less than your skills and abilities.

Pakistanis (I don`t use the term `Paki`) may be less tolerant, but I doubt it. Lox has raised some seriously important issues along with most other posters on this thread. Extremes of any sort--especially religious--are scary. Look to fundamental Christians (they sure as hell`s on fire ain`t good Christian) or fundamental Muslims (they sure as hell ain`t good Muslims) and go figure.

Sorry to have got carried away, Lox.