"I don't have any problem acknowledging that the attacks of 9/11 were committed by Arab Muslim extremists."

I could be wrong, but I think that's the first time I've seen you put it in writing.

"What I refuse to do is take that next step which you do which is to assume that from that fact you can conclude that:
1: All Arabs are terrorists"

Show me and the world where and how I have come to that conclusion. Show me my words.

"2: All Muslims are terrorists"

Show me and the world where and how I have come to that conclusion. Show me my words.

"3: Arabs or Muslims are more likely to be terrorists than other ethnicities or religions"

Show me and the world where and how I have come to that conclusion. Show me my words.

I do believe that Arab Muslim extremists are more likely to be terrorists than the general population of either the Arab or Muslim populations of this planet.

"4: Invading Iraq will reduce terrorism"

Removing Saddam will do much to stabilize the entire region. Stabilizing the middle east will reduce terrorism. ...yes?

"Why Iraq?"

Wrong question. Why Saddam? I know why and apparently you don't.

Bob