So When Do They Positively Portray Themselves?

I've linked to this post on Michelle Malkin's website that discusses Pace University blocking the screening of a documentary titled "Obsession", which subjects radical Islam.


One particaular passage, taken from the NY Post, strikes me as most appropriate for our discussion: "The school stepped in after receiving complains from Muslim students that the film negatively portrayed Islam".


OK. Here's my question:


When is Islam going to stop negatively portraying itself? All we ever see is radical islamists spout everything from jihad on the West to making a scene to disrupt air travel and, presumably, security. The fact is the people who follow this religion have done little to nothing to show it in a positive light. Note to all extremists: threatening to chop my head off is generally NOT a good way to convince someone you're peaceful & likeable.


So here's the thing: If you want to prevent "negative" portrayals, DO. SOMETHING. POSITIVE. It's as simple as that.


But I think simplicity has escaped all too many in this "tolerant" world.