Why is there so much hue and cry about appointing a Muslim for a ceremonial post? What difference does the VP make to the country? India is one of the very few places in the world where Muslims do not come out against the West shouting slogans at the drop of a hat and that is because our people are basically tolerant. We have such a large Muslim population in the country then why doesn't anything like the Lal Masjid thing happen? It shows the moderation in the Muslim community of the country. A President or a VP being from the Muslim community will go a long way in giving a signal to the vast majority of minorities in the country that they should all aspire to be a Kalam or a Hamid Ansari rather than a Laden or an Afzal..I believe its an excellent decision