Obama's speech

After listening to Obama's speech last night I appreciated how he went out of his way to make it clear to the American people that bin Laden was not a Muslim leader. I think many Americans too quickly associate terrision with Islam and that is not the case. For those who missed it, Obama's statement goes as follows:

"As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not -- and never will be -- at war with Islam. I've made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam. Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity."

I think it is important to go beyond just being politically correct. Sure, no political leader calls Muslims terrorists, but some tend to associate them as such. Therefore, by going out of his way to reinforce to the American people that bin Laden, al Quieda, and the War on Terrorism are in no way a war on Islam, Obama did a great job speaking.