Hm, probably no one will read here anymore - but anyways:
richarddawkins.net/article,2531,Losing-Our-Spines-to-Save-Our-Necks,Sam-Harris
This analysis by Sam Harris just brings it to the point.
"The position of the Muslim community in the face of all provocations seems to be: Islam is a religion of peace, and if you say that it isn't, we will kill you."