Hi Jason,

The history of Muslims in Europe goes back centuries, simply looking at a few headlines current events won't really give you a full picture. Millions of Muslims live peacefully in Europe and integrate well and add value to society at similar rates to any other population group

The indigenous (white) Muslim populations of Bosnia were largely displaced as refugees in the early 90's and settled in other parts of Europe. In particular France has so many Muslims because of its colonisation of Syria, Algeria, Tunisia in the early 20th century and long-standing interests in those regions. Britain has had strong ties with Pakistan going back hundreds of years and has large Muslim population as a result. Spain, due to it's geographical proximity to Northern Africa, also has a well established Spanish Muslim population.

At the end of the day, (IS or whatever pseudonym you wish to attach to this bizarre paramilitary force) is initially funded, trained and equipped by same western forces that have been trying to gain control of the same region they have been trying to secure since the 1950's using pretty much the same tactics.

Most Europeans understand this and welcome refugees of all race and creeds, but yes the current situation is a major security concern and for sure there will be all sorts of undesirables coming into the 'open borders' Europe. So its a tough cookie to chew for EU's security forces, they literally cant check everyone coming in.