So, what really matters..

President Obama says that the issue of the burning of the Quran will endanger the lives of the american soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Is that the only reason why he's against it? Does it mean that if the soldiers were not in these countries, it would be ok to do this?

What happened to the great American Democracy and peace?

Actually, that's not the thing that is troublesome. What is not right in the entire issue is that it is getting a very half-hearted response.. There is general outrage but not vehement enough. Either the issue is big enough and hurts the Americn principles enough for people to protest or it can be treated as a non-issue and the ranting of a crazy pastor.

The general resentment towards Islam is quite evident in the lukewarm condemnation. The white-house has condemned it but not forbidden it. It may go against the principles of Democracy.. the pastor has the right to do as he pleases, but such obvious hatred cannot be allowed.

There is no approach of standing by the muslim brethren or showing solidarity or marches condemning the proposal. Requests to the pastor to not burn the Quran seem like meek and feeble attempts at diplomacy... a little like Advani standing on the by-lines and telling the people not to tear down the Babri masjid..

I think we need to show more love and caring for our fellow beings whatever religion they may come from.. and really it's not about democracy, right to religion or 'tolerance' that is required.. What is required is love and solidarity..