Don’t Fear All Islamists, Fear Salafis

(I am not sure what to think of this, except...it is only part of the truth.
Even those that are Muslim that don't end the terrorists are no better and will be treated as
terrorists themselves.If the non participant who is Muslim stands idly by and does nothing...them the entire religion is fraudulent)

A new Salafi Crescent, radiating from the Persian Gulf sheikdoms into the Levant and North Africa, is one of the most underappreciated and disturbing byproducts of the Arab revolts. In varying degrees, these populist puritans are moving into the political space once occupied by jihadi militants, who are now less in vogue. Both are fundamentalists who favor a new order modeled on early Islam. Salafis are not necessarily fighters, however. Many disavow violence.

In Tunisia, Salafis started the Reform Front party in May and led protests, including in Sidi Bouzid. This summer, they’ve repeatedly attacked symbols of the new freedom of speech, ransacking an art gallery and blocking Sufi musicians and political comedians from performing. In Egypt, Salafis emerged last year from obscurity, hastily formed parties, and in January won 25 percent of the seats in parliament — second only to the 84-year-old Muslim Brotherhood. Salafis are a growing influence in Syria’s rebellion. And they have parties or factions in Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Yemen and among Palestinians.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/20/opinion/dont-fear-all-islamists-fear-salafis.html?emc=eta1