Dear FRONTLINE,

The Frontline report has been the best news report I have seen dealing with the Islamic terrorist problems in the West. I have witnessed the self segregation that many Musliums willing subject themselves to in Europe. Unfortunately I believe self segregation is merely a symptom of a larger issue.

The larger issue is the loathing and hatred many of these people harbor towards the West, even while living within our borders. Many American's mistakenly assume these people are simply Americans, or Europeans for that matter, trying to get out. Instead many of these people are using the hospitality of their new host countries to tear the fabric of our society apart. It is very possible that the nationalistic policies of the Netherlands could provide a feasible solution to the latest issues these people have created.

alex rowley
dallas, tx

Dear FRONTLINE,

Though I wish it were otherwise, I suspect that the combination of continued, random Islamic terror against European and other Western civilians and the almost defeaning silence of Islamic religious and political leaders regarding Islamic terror will ignite a response against Muslims throughout the world that may well make Hiroshima seem like a walk in the park.

The invasion of Iraq may have opened pandora's box...random Islamic terrorism may well open the gates of hell. I pray this does not happen...I wonder if such prayers will be answered.

Jerome Gorman
Hobart, IN

Dear FRONTLINE,

Frontline did a great commentary on al-Qaeda and its fear tactics, violence, murder, as well as how other nations are confused and frustrated as to deal positively and constuctively, with those al-Qaeda jihadi cells. The salutions to these problems are irreversable, unless every nation on the face of this earth is willing to go to war against those who show no respect for the Law of life and freedom, as well as liberty. Democracy will not and can not work when you have terrorists, terrorizing nations around the world. Read the article in the Atlantic by Richard A Clarke " Ten Years Later "

Victoria Conroy
Ellenton , Florida

Dear FRONTLINE,

This was a very informative documentary. It exposes how ingrained the radical Islamic networks have become in Europe - I think this will be a real eye opener for most Americans. There are big problems for Europe in the near future - specifically, the growth of Nationalistic movements to counter perceived threats of a growing radical Islamic movement. This is already beginning to occur in the Netherlands and would intensify if there is another attack similar to Madrid. There are many lessons here for the US.

Michelle Crecca
Washington DC, DC

Dear FRONTLINE,

What is most upsetting, as it almost makes certain a long and difficult battle ahead, is the seeming incompatibility of Democracy and Islamic religion.

Violent fundamentalists are using freedoms afforded by Democratic societies in order to destroy those societies. The question remains: How can free societies best respond to such a threat?

Richard Haggarty
Philadelphia, PA

Dear FRONTLINE,

This was one of the most terrifying presentations I've seen on TV. I've been following the topic since 9/11, and read what I can find to explain where Islamist hatred started and what can be done to mitigate it. The bone-chilling Frontline show didn't provide anything in that regard tonite, but it certainly should motivate us to seek more understanding of causes rather than waste ANY more time simply reacting to the grim symptoms.

A book that has been helpful to me is "Terrorism and Liberalism" by Paul Berman. He presents factual history and analysis that, while increasing understanding of causes, provides nothing that will help me sleep better tonite.

seabury lyon
bethel, maine

Dear FRONTLINE,

Europe poses a very simple geographical difference than the United States; it is composed of many countries with porous borders. Just as well, other than the European Union, there is no unified entity that overlooks the criminal records of Islamic dissidents or terrorists cells; this, of course, creates an accountablity problem. Moreover, from what the program showed, Muslim communities either shelter themselves from the rest of Europe, or feel ignored and undervalued. Poverty is certainly not the cause of terrorism, but it can be a breeding ground; there is nothing to lose, and honor and love from God seem tempting rewards. The Frontline episode showed projects much like the one's I see here in the Bronx. Segregation of that sort can be a breeding ground for hatred. In European Muslim communities, religion being a strong force, hatred can be churned into violence.

Jose Diaz
New Rochelle, NY

Dear FRONTLINE,

Whatever happened to assimilation? That is what made our country the great country it is and it is my opinion we in trouble because immigrants are no longer made to blend in and become American. The same is true in Europe, immigrants are not made to assimilate. They become isolated in their small communities, not assimilating into their adopted country's society, therefore, not succeeding thence causing the conditions that invite what is happening all over the world today. In the mean time, laws need to be changed to make it possible to execute any person convicted of terrorism.

Betty Johnson
Navasota, TX

Dear FRONTLINE,

The fact that jihadis are flooding into Iraq should be considered a positive development in the war on terror. Most of these extremists are being killed in Iraq and this is better than letting them plot and fester in areas of Europe. We can not negotiate with the jihadists they only understand conflict and death, and if they want to flood into Iraq for this purpose the US will oblige them.

Mark Smithsonian
Chicago, Illinois

Dear FRONTLINE,

The investigative report of Frontline was comprehensive and revealing. I have been concerned since right after September 11th that this administration has focused upon a zealous and mis-focused approach in dealing with radical Moslem factions rather than looking at systemic reasons for terrorism. Why can't our leaders hear those of us who want to explore other means of dealing with worldwide conflicts besides unfocused, expensive war? I was hoping George Bush was listening in to the program and might rally us to consider how poverty, corporate greed, preemptive war, oil and other possibilities mentioned in Frontline's report might impact this worldwide crisis?

Daniel Paashaus
Cottekill, NY

Dear FRONTLINE,

I was very surprised to hear some of the interviewees indicate that the post-9/11 attacks on Europe somehow signaled an increase in danger and sophistication by Al Qaeda. After three thousand were killed in the US by multiple aircraft hijackings, this is obviously incorrect, both in terms of complexity and numerical results. It is clear that the jihadists are so ridden with hatred and wickedness that they recognize no appreciable distinction between European and US democracy leading them to find one an enemy, but the other not. The attacks in Europe must be recognized as a continuation of the same mad campaign, actions in Iraq notwithstanding. I hope the European people will not repeat Spain's mistake; there can be no lasting hope in any steps other than a vigorous defense against--and when necessary, bringing to bear great violence against--all supporters and actors who would seek to have us killed.