thanks for the clarification Timgt5.. i have a few friends too... and, the news we hear is power capitalist driven propaganda... but, some part of what you say may be true... im with-holding judgment until the real truth is known... which, no one in a position of profit in this matter, imo, is likely to reveal to you, me, or God....

i have muslim girls who are friends who actually like the the way they are treated in their culture, and so, i prefer not to choke on 'news' that contradicts first hand information...

nothing against you personally, i just feel it wouldnt hurt to try and educate ourselves completely prior to contributing to harmful rumours...

thank you, that is all i have to say....