Cracked.com, which I love (look at my bio peeps), wrote a wonderful article a while ago that everyone in the United States (and world) should read. Here it is: http://www.cracked.com/article_18911_5-ridiculous-things-you-probably-believe-about-islam.html

Why should you read it? Because there is significant "literature" on the internet and in print that paints an innacurate and biased view of Islam. Every religion has faults, but it's getting ridiculous people!

Kosher and Halal are the same! The dangers of Halal? Logic people. Use it. Read, learn. It will change your life.