But does anyone ask the question, "What are we consenting to?" Nobody is arguing persecution for any one religious or ethnic group here, but for the record I'm fed up with all the "consensual tone" we westerners have had to concede on the issue.

Saying "it is important that the country remains united" begs the same question.

United around what?

It seems to me that the enemy is given lots of cover when we force the matter of linguistic correctness upon the masses. We have bent over backwards so as to not offend Arabs and Muslims. So much so that some are starting to ask - when are the Arabs and Muslims going to start helping us with these issues of security?

If consensus must be had then let it be the Muslim community who demonstrates their willingness to work with the larger society by conducting thorough internal investigations, coughing up the perpetrators, and demonstratively wiping their hands of the murderous thugs. Let us see their unique outrage that they share our pain and are willing to stand with the infidel and against their brother - for the cause of justice... consensually speaking.

Up and until that day comes I refuse to criticize good and decent, hard working innocent people like 'Debbie' from Philadelphia who in the aftermath of 9/11, sometimes worries about odd behaviors she sees expressed by religiously self-superior Arab males.

And it will be a very long time, for me personally, before the phrase 'Muslim doctor' will be able to be uttered in my presence without some sense of defensiveness quickening my heart rate.

"That's 'common sense' for $2000 Alex..."