Do you think the stereotypical image of Islam is becoming better?

That is good to hear. I would be so happy if that were to really turn around. Here in California there is such a large mix of people that I never feel there is that type of hatred and if there is such I am not aware of it. I have lived in various place in USA and I really hadn't dealt with ill manners from anyone with regards to I was Muslim, some may try to preach Christianity but that is okay to me. I just politely reject. With my fair skin people assume I am not American rather Iranian or Turkish.