The protection the extremists receive, in the Western Countries, under the auspices of freedom of speech and association, has unfortunately made them powerful. Although extremists consider the western civilization corrupt, they take advantage of the democratic principles to expand and protect their movement, while simultaneously pointing their guns towards them. The moderate Islamic voice must be accepted, adopted and promoted by the local governments as well as the international community in order to counteract the vehement propaganda of the extremists. It is a known fact that the moderate Muslims far outnumber the extremists. Extremism, by definition, is a force contrary to freedom, liberty, and justice.
Islamic extremism is no different than any other form of ideological extremism.
They believe that they are justified in attempting to force their belief system on others. In their eyes, moderate Muslims, who cringe at the blood and pain cause by such extreme elements, are considered renegades of Islam - nonbelievers and enemies of the religion. Within this extreme movement, as with all types of extremism, there is only room for one set of thoughts, one opinion, one vision. Extremism poses its greatest danger to the Islamic community - stifling its diversity and its multifaceted and multinational character.