.... consider these recent news headlines: “Egypt’s Islamists secure 75 percent of parliament"; “U.S. official meets with Egypt’s Islamists”; and “Islamist Named Speaker of Egypt House.”
Think of how meaningless it would be to use the word “Muslim” in these headlines, and how it would lead precisely to what those who staunchly oppose using words like "Islamist” claim to be combating: a completely misinformed Western public.
In 90% Muslim Egypt, what's the point of saying that parliament is 75% "Muslim," or that the house-speaker is a "Muslim," etc? Where's the news? But by using "Islamist," readers quickly understand that these are new developments of concern. [Jihad Watch] Read more
