After discussing with one candidate whether there were Muslim outreach plans, I almost didn’t feel like I was allowed to be American, as if what he said stripped me from my American identity. He asked me where I was from. When I responded, Texas, he asked me where I was really from, as if there were no way it could possibly be from Texas. - American woman, Heba Said One of the greatest things about being American is that we all look different and originate from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds to become this big pot of diverse soup. Not only have I had a Muslim Marine walk patrol beside me but a sizeable portion of my family is Muslim (not uncommon in a black family as Christianity and Islam were again adopted after transiting the Atlantic). Their last name happens to be Muhammad and theres a good chance theyve been on American soil much longer than some bigots who paint themselves to be patriots. As I shared earlier, whenever we generalize, we get proven wrong. Being afraid of your neighbors is exactly what those in power require for your conquest and their unchallenged domination. Im afraid of hegemonic career politicians in D.C. who daily sign my liberties away without my consent, not of my neighbors. This constant desensitization through Islamophobia has many in our country off track and focused on a threat that is eclipsed by an more crucial detriment to our freedoms. Tell Allen West, I dont require a stupid demographic map to help me marginalize my fellow American. In the same breath, Sharia law is disgusting - but as much as these red-blooded, more-American-than-you fools hate it, Sharia is just an uglier Jim Crow wearing a burkha - both systems of persecution used to oppress and implement control. If I feel the need, Ill kneel in a mosque this Friday, worship in a synagogue this Saturday, and attend mass this Sunday without fear of any persecution - simply because: America. Nothing more. Personally, I dont like people who dont like Muslims. I cant stand people who cant stand Jews. I despise people who despise Christians. Bottom line: I hate bigots and those who categorize their countrymen straight to hell. If you have a problem moderating your views and speaking with a respectful outlook, feel free to dismiss yourself. My page will not be the venue for promoting any vibes of fear or hatred no matter how subliminal. When will we learn to give the benefit of doubt based upon the INDIVIDUAL? If you exhibit respect for others and a healthy amount of self-respect, thats good enough for me. I am not Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama. Every man is my brother. United We Stand, Divided we fall. - Charlie Delta news.yahoo/muslim-reporter-claims-she-was-ridiculed-at-the-texas-republican-convention-213308817.html
Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 23:17:31 +0000
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