Democratizing the Debate

But don’t Muslims distrust their government? The data say otherwise: Not only do a majority of Muslims express confidence in the national government, the integrity of elections, the judicial system, and even the police, but they are also slightly more likely than the general public to do so. This finding presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Muslims seem more likely to have higher expectations for democracy, which could lead to alienation if they perceive they aren’t being treated equally because of their faith.

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