Why aren't Muslims speaking out? Options

[radhikaeatsraman]

I was having a discussion with my uncle and my father about the current situation with terrorism and the Middle East. During the discussion, I kept emphasizing that the majority of Muslims are good people and probably don't support terrorists and their actions. But then they said that they're all keeping quiet, and that by doing that, they're indirectly supporting it. By ignoring it, it's going to continue.

Then, they went on to say that in order for the terrorists to commit these acts, they need money for weapons and other equipment. Who provides it? Right after 9/11, millions of Muslims across the US were caught having connections to al-Qaeda, and many of them are in prison for it.

So why aren't "good Muslims" speaking out? Is it because of fear, or are they quietly supporting it?

[Comptine]

^ Islam is a peaceful religion like nearly all the other major religions. How people interpret the religion is an entirely different story. Christians have radical, bible swearing followers that attack 'heretics'. Most Muslims I meet are extremely kind and speak out little about terrorism because they view it as a shameful mark on their religion. Only the younger generations speak out (in America) because they grew up with a diverse culture and learn to debate and stand up for their opinions. However, most of the older generations grew up knowing the fear of terrorism and the backlash. While I think the majority should be more vocal, I can see why they are hesitant to speak out.

CrackedReadView, I agree about attacking the cells and ending terrorism but not at the cost of violating civil liberties. There is no use to arrest and contain entire families. These people are not allowed to consult with a lawyer or know their charges or communicate with anyone outside of the prison. Many of them are kept in isolation. I can understand arresting one family member and keeping a tab on the others. By blind going in guns blazing, we stoop to the terrorists' levels and fuel their hatred. I don't want our country to have to apologize and pay compensation 40 years from now like they did for the Japanese internment camps. There's a difference between taking precautions and taking ignorant measures.