You've totally misread the situation, Mr. Cole. Young Muslims in France might have little time for the discipline and morality of Islam, but cling quite tightly to the tribal identity of "Muslim" in opposition and hostility to their host population. This is expressed in their music and culture, as well as in their behavior- the gaybashing, the Jew-bashing, the bullying and intimidation of French kids. Many will fly Islamist flags just to alienate the French. This is a tribal identity, not a religion.
You've totally misread the situation, Mr. Cole. Young Muslims in France might have little time for the discipline and morality of Islam, but cling quite tightly to the tribal identity of "Muslim" in opposition and hostility to their host population. This is expressed in their music and culture, as well as in their behavior- the gaybashing, the Jew-bashing, the bullying and intimidation of French kids. Many will fly Islamist flags just to alienate the French. This is a tribal identity, not a religion.