Ok folks
As a Guyanese and Canadian, I strongly condemn the acts of terrorism that occurred in Paris.
There appears differences as to what constitutes labelling someone a terrorist but a terrorist is a terrorist period.
While a few GNI posters are speaking in solidarity with the People of Paris, their call for and condemnation of these acts of terrorism fall short of a total condemnation of these acts of terrorism.
They know who they are and where posts reflect their hals hearted condemnation of these acts of terrorism.
What is very troubling is that these acts are committed by those who claim to kill in the name of Allah. This is at the heart of the discussions today. Why is it that most terrorists are muslims ?
I do not have the answer to that question.
What is clear that a radical group of muslim extremists are breeding terrorism and the Middle East which is the heart of Islam seems to train, harbour and unleash terrorists on those who are non-muslims in the West.
The terrorist attacks in Mumbai were unleashed by Pakistani Terrorists who were allegedly shielded by the government of Pakistan. Again, these were Muslim terrorists.
I have been a strong defender of Islam in all of this but I am getting tired since there is a clear trend. Muslims, Mosques, the Islamic communities, Islamic Governments etc must also take responsibility and become more active in rooting out terrorism in the breeding grounds of the middle east.
I strongly condemn all acts of terrorism in the world and I also appeal to Muslims to become more vocal in their condemnation of the root cause of terrorism.