Islamophobia runs deep
One of the main reasons for the rise in this lamentable prejudice is the failure of mainstream Islam, both Sunni and Shiite, to condemn the indiscriminate and intentional slaughter of innocent civilians, both Muslims and others.
Whereas United States President Barack Obama has sanctioned the use of drone aircraft, which has resulted in the deaths of civilians, this has never been the intention.
On the other hand, Muslim suicide bombers do not seem to be concerned about who is killed or maimed as a consequence of their actions.
Also of concern is the uttering of "Allah uAkbar" while performing acts that target innocent people, giving the false impression that Islam is a religion that not only sanctions the killing of innocent fellow human beings but actually promotes it. – Terence Beard, Grahamstown