Sleeping with the enemy

Okay, so the big thing on my mind right now is American's tiptoeing around the Islamic religion in general. I just don't understand how we got in this position; don't doubt for a minute that we're in a bad place though. Forget that some of the actions the state dept. is taking to help combat the problem such as this ridiculous and ineffectual article in Hi magazine is misguided, misleading and hopelessly futile. A bigger question is why we care what they think at all.

Even a basic knowledge of the Muslim faith should be enough to persuade most people that America cannot continue to try to reason with terrorists, Muslim extremists or even mainstream Muslims. One example is the recent outrage in Saudi Arabia at the mere suggestion by a member of parliament that women be allowed to drive. Maybe the rest of the world can start treating Muslims with more respect when they start treating their own women as equals. Until then, they should be treated exactly as we'd treat anyone else with the same type of backward, out of touch views, with disdain and caution.

Introduction

Since this is my very first blog, I'll take just a second and introduce myself. My name is Todd Mouser, I'm a 31 year old married father. I live in North Hollywood California and work for Ascent Media as a Post Production Supervisor. My work in the entertainment industry keeps me surrounded by many radical left-wing Democrats. I've formed a powerful bond with the few Republicans I've met here in Los Angeles and at my work. I've become more and more interested in politics as I've grown older and hope to continue becoming more involved in the future. I'm starting law school in the next few months and hope the experience will add to my enjoyment and possible involvement in local, regional and possibly national politics. I hope to share what I find interesting, important and sometimes infuriating on this blog. If anyone ever does read my blog I can only hope that it provides some eye-opening information.