A Muslim Speaking Out

It's rare, but there are a very few brave Muslims speaking out against the violence. Sparks from the Anvil has posted a terrific op-ed (New York Times-free subscription required) by one of these brave people, a lady by the name of Irshad Manji. Here is a highlight:

But violent jihadists have rarely needed foreign policy grievances to justify their hot heads. There was no equivalent to the Iraq debacle in 1993, when Islamists first tried to blow up the World Trade Center, or in 2000, when they attacked the American destroyer Cole. Indeed, that assault took place after United States-led military intervention saved thousands of Muslims in Bosnia and Kosovo.

If only more Muslims would speak out against the violence being perpetrated against Muslims, perhaps there would be a radical change, perhaps for the better? We can only hope! But I honestly don't see that happening. The leftists here, and abroad, are going to blame Bush and Blair for every ill, real or perceived. (The Wordsmith has the entire column)