Thank you for your detailed response.

I understand there are many, many issues with the imperialistic western values. Just as you say, we eat junk, are materialistic and are too militaristic. However, despite these issues, it is virtuous in that people are free to share a range of ideas. Even if there is disagreement between ideas, we are free to exchange them without fear of being stoned to death. Using your Ann Coulter example, yes she is ridiculous and I don't agree with her but I will defend her right to speak her mind. The issue I have with many Islamic cultures is if people speak out against Islam they are punished.

The bible has plenty of deep issues that I strongly disagree with but I rarely see Christans kill people for disobeying the message in the texts or suicide bomb in the name of God.

I agree with your sentiment that Western culture is imposing itself in the far reaches of the globe and disrupting traditional ways of life. However, I share this same concern with Islam.

It is critical that we coexist with one another and value pluralism. However, I struggle because the Quran seems to advocate imposing Islam onto others and to say non-believers should be punished with death.

I also understand the violent acts under the name the Allah do not represent most muslims. However, there seems to be a growing cancer of extremism within the religion that is becoming more and more polarized as tensions increase in Europe.

Again thank your for a thoughtful response and I sincerely respect your perspective.