The coercive aspect of Islamic observance is never discussed in the U.S. — but it is a regular feature of life in Muslim countries. “Algerians eat lunch in Ramadan protest,” from the BBC, August 3 (thanks to Alan of England):
A group of Algerians have publically eaten lunch during Ramadan to demonstrate against the persecution of people who do not observe the religious fast.
Around 300 people in the north of the country made the protest, knowing there can be serious consequences for not fasting during the Muslim holy month.