Here's some info on the Muslim view of things from Pew Research. Note that this is NOT just the views of 'radical elements' but, rather, of mainstream Muslims in countries possessing a Muslim majority or at least a significant population percentage. For the most part, I'll let the information speak for itself and only add a couple of comments following the link.
http://pewglobal.org/2010/12/02/muslims-around-the-world-divided-on-hamas-and-hezbollah/#prc-jump
These beliefs, unarguably extreme by Western standards, appear to be consistent with the Quran, at least among those saying these are their beliefs. In fact, if you're paying attention, we're beginning to see these beliefs manifest themselves in European countries so it's not foolish to consider it could become an issue here in the USA too. If you doubt this, do an internet search on where the leadership of England, France and Germany stand on multi-culturalism (which they(!) say has resulted in such extreme beliefs becoming fought-for there).
So, it appears to be a question of when, not if, we'll have to deal with it here in the USA. Question to you is, where do you stand on this relative to the history of our culture and the freedom we enjoy today? Trying to remain neutral or accommodating on this is more likely to ensure it'll become an issue for us because the 'forces' behind these beliefs appear to be pretty determined based on the fact of things going on world-wide, irrespective of whatever may be about to play out in Egypt.
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