text: is there latent  hatred  for muslims & arabs in europe or the west & usa ?? what is happening today about the stupid and offensive cartoons of prophet muhammad needs attention and comments -- not because of the stupid cartoons but because of what it has awakened hatred on both sides >> education would go a long way on both sides to reduce tensions and explain differences. i don't think it's hatred as much as ignorance on the part of the west- ignorance breeds fear and resistance, not acceptance.