Throw-away account for obvious reasons: The problem with fanatics is just that: they're illogically fanatical about their beliefs. They're blindly driven by a

Throw-away account for obvious reasons: The problem with fanatics is just that: they're illogically fanatical about their beliefs. They're blindly driven by an ideology and can't be reasoned with, much less asked to sit at a table to discuss their grievances and concerns. It bears noticing that while "Charlie" spoke out for the right of freedom of expression, he did so in a culture where that was only permissible within a context that the French found suitable [0]. While crazy and murderous acts are impossible to excuse--and should be condemned--it's hard to understand why people are surprised when the chickens come home to roost. That's what chickens do. We are all Charlie, but apparently only if we choose to fully assimilate and not carry on with any religious or traditional customs others might find offensive. 0 - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28106900 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28106900