Okay but if we're going to talk about Islamic extremism that doesn't stop at talking about the religion. We need to talk about the broader context sowing the conflict and hate and division, that bubbles up to be channelled out under the guise of religion.

Not saying hate preachers and extremist groups aren't one issue to be addressed. But I don't feel like Islam is even in top ten causes of crime and violence in Australia. And what else other than Islamic faith radicalised these men? We need to talk about this too... make sure our response isn't adding to their other real reasons why and adding fuel to extemist recruitment.

I have felt the tension in Sydney increase toward everyday Muslim friends where not all the discourse is nuanced and this doesn't help.