As a teacher I encounter young Asian people every day who are far removed from the fanaticism we see on our screens. They celebrate their cultural heritage, as I celebrate mine, but like me they are horrified by events they see on the news perpetrated in the name of Islam. They are people who could be like you - fully fledged citizens of the 21st century world, part of the family of humankind and not willing to be enslaved by dogma. A stand like yours is difficult for members of any predominantly religious community (bible belt USA for example) but a stand against Islam is currently the bravest of all. In the eyes of fundamentalists you are apostates but in the future you will be recognised as heroes. Well done.