PR, I too don't have a problem with the discussion of historical aspects. But problems creep in only when the thread takes a tone of agression against a particular community. What started of as hindu persecution in pre-independent India, branched off into attacks on Hindus today. When a discussion was offered on the cause-effect analysis of present day animosities, it was not taken. Infact, no justification for their convictions were presented, and it was openly said so. What is the use of this thread then? Debate is a two way street.