Yes, debate is a healthy thing, especially in the climate we are living in today, as far as Muslims are concerned. The term “Islamophobia” obviously deals with Muslims. We are living in very turbulent times, when there needs to be discussion and debate, which is where the Muslim community is coming into the picture as well.
This irrational fear.... I'll give you an example. I've been teaching courses at Ryerson University for the last five years, and my course is on Islamism and radicalization. They have to ask the question, “Is that Islamophobia?” No, it isn't. There are some very critical discussions that take place, because they are authentic. They are valid. They are talking about real issues.