As a non-Muslim, actually Christian, Arab, I do however have historical sympathy for Muslims in events such as the Crusades, etc. becuase it was Muslims, usually Arabs, who fought against the European Crusaders, and to me, nationality/ethnicity connects a people more than religion. And furthermore, Islam has a great influence on Arab culture, since it is the dominant religion among Arabs. But why is it that in the period before the European renaissance, during the Arab/Islamic renaissance and dynasties, the Western world refers to the period as The Dark Ages? Could it be the historical racism against Arabs and Muslims that continues today as every movement that is fighting for freedom and human rights from Tibet to Chiapas, Mexico is politically correct EXCEPT the Palestinians fighting for freedom, independence, and human rights. Why do we always see FREE TIBET stickers and Tibetan Freedom concerts, but never see FREE PALESTINE stickers and Palestinian Freedom concerts? If there ever was a Palestinian freedom concert, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Chuck D, and probably Mos would be the first to sign on. Madonna and Michael Jackson need not apply.