Dialogue not always easy

Sir, - Shoaib Khan (Courier, December 2) says Islam is a religion of inclusiveness and peace.

Nevertheless, widespread acts of murder and terrorism are being committed by Muslims across Europe and America, not to mention the medieval abomination that is Islamic State in the Middle East.

I do not see the Muslim population taking to the streets to demonstrate their disapproval of these atrocities.

In fact, the only times there were any mass demonstrations were when one Muslim came up from England to murder another Muslim in Glasgow and when the bodies of British soldiers were brought home following their deaths in Afghanistan.

Despite all of this, Mr Khan suggests to us that dialogue is the best way forward.

With whom would he wish us to conduct a dialogue – terrorists and mass murderers who wish to impose Islam on everyone else?

The purpose of dialogue is to achieve a satisfactory outcome for both sides.

We already know what outcome will satisfy the militants.

Muslims have been granted the right to live, work and worship in the Christian west.

Perhaps it is time for them to stop keeping their heads down and disown and identify the violent minority to whom Mr Khan refers.

If they don’t, sceptics might think they have their tacit approval. George Dobbie. 51 Airlie Street, Alyth.