Islamophobia

paradoxical:

yeah, well...its not enough to be appalled...sitting and complaining in forums wont make anything different.

Hm...

my opinion...

its ok to be wary of those who look like that, and if someone shuns you for that, um, no, they're wrong, because you have a right to feel wary about them, just as much as you do to feel wary about anyone else.

so be paranoid and dont trust anyone...it shouldnt be about skin color or ethnicity or religion, you know. its about trusting people on an individual basis and having faith in the rest of humanity.

yeah but dont discount stereotypes...there are 8 billion ppl in the world..you will probably only every get to really know about 7 billion 999million999thousand 950 of them....so stereotypes help you get a grasp on all those ppl you wont ever get to meet and know....so they can be good....you just need to use them with a brain.....dont hate ppl because of it...just use it as a guidleine...in some senses

Its okay to not trust everyone. It's not okay to start being freaked out by people who look a certain way just because the ones in power are telling you to. "Don't want a nation under the new media...Now everybody do the propaganda/And sing along in the age of paranoia"

i think its ok to be wary of them, because i mean, certain racial actaully do tend to do more of a certain thing, so you do, i think, have the right be more wary of them than others, but not to base your actions on it

It depends though, if really what is the actual percentage of them are the dangerous ones. It could be you know, 10% giving the other 90% a bad rep. Though on the world stage it is those types who seem more "dangerous"

yea, and thats the thing, theres millions who are ____________, and only ________ are bad. thats why im saying, you never really know if the one person is going to be part of that bad percentage.but i think racial profiling is kinda, not cool, unless, of course, they have substantial evidence the person they're looking for is that race.

I'd like to know how in the hell these rednecks got into politics.

who are you calling a redneck?

Asparagus:

I'd like to know how in the hell these rednecks got into politics.

whos calling who a redneck?


and how in the hell is bush a redneck? hes from texas. nuff said here, besides, this is an islamaphobia thread, not a bush=redneck thread.

i think the word "redneck" is taboo for this thread. it is about islamophobia, not drunken idiots...
i actually yelled at someone for being all asshole like about the mosque we drove past. my best friends grandfather. we double teamed him, which was unfair, but he was like "oh yeah you could go see that mosque if you wanna get yourself killed" and he went into how thats all muslims do is kill...in front of a couple people who love theology in general...so my best friend and i gave him a lesson in muslim culture and the PACIFISTIC beliefs of Islam...fucking idiots. they should do a little research before they condemn an entire religion.

I agree,
i was in my city center yesterday and two old muslim men were just going about there day and one of the guys who was with me started say oh dont go near him, he'll blow you up with his carrier bag.
(in refernce with the london bombings)

And i just thought what an fucking idiot for saying that.....

Just because of their religion they have to be sterotyped as a same minority to those who do such terrible acts.

it makes me sick. but then again, im one of the most tolerant and open-minded person you will ever speak to...i guess its cuz im a little different from most myself...so i embrace differences because thats why this country was always so great...but people get pissed off at the people running the chineses restaurant on main street because they speak chinese and they have an accent. so do i! it really bothers me that theyre condemned for being different in MODERN AMERICA. why souldnt they be able to keep their heritage? jeez...
and as for my accent...im from upstate new york, ive NEVER lived in NYC or rochester (why i dont have a rochester accent, yeah?) but i also dont talk like my family, so i MUST have an accent. and i get the weirdest looks for it. guess what? its america. youre lucky im speaking in civil english, cuz i could be saying filthy things to you in FRENCH. its a little off topic, but...

Here is part of a essay I wrote. It was about bigorty and how the very country that promised millions freedom, has turned into a nations run by bigots:

Growing up in this world, we are lucky to have the privilege of experiencing
different cultures, and meeting people of different races. However, many are
taking this privilege for granted and instead of enjoying the experience,
they enjoy mocking the difference. These people are known as bigots, and in
the 21st century, no one can escape them.
In fifth grade, living in New York City, the city where different people
come together, I had the unfortunate, up-close experience of the September
11th terrorist attacks. These attacks left people across the world scarred.
The attacks led by Taliban leader Osama Bin-Laden showed how there was still
hate crimes against "different" people in the world. These attacks left
people with an image of the Muslim community, an image which was false.
I am proud to say I went to an international school where I befriended many
people without a care about where they came from. I've learned that because
of one or a few people, its not right to judge a whole group of people based
on them.
After the attacks, my Muslim friends were avoided by most people, afraid of
them. This made me extremely angry. A group of people trying to live, where
others are trying to stay as far away from them as possible. Just because
they were from a different religion, and from what others were knew about
their religion, people were being extra cautious around them. The bigotry
came from the people who tried to stay away from the Muslims, by trying to
stay away. This is a clear example of what bigotry is; when people are
intolerant of other races and different views.
I was ashamed that anyone could be so rude to my Muslim friends and go to an
international school. It made my stomach heavy and sick to think about it.
Almost as if these bigots were supposing that my friends were terrorists.
But, when September 23rd came around, the school made sure that everyone got
equal treatment for who they were because that was United Nations Peace Day,
and that's what the rest of the world has still got to do.

Anji:

Here is part of a essay I wrote. It was about bigorty and how the very country that promised millions freedom, has turned into a nations run by bigots:

Growing up in this world, we are lucky to have the privilege of experiencing
different cultures, and meeting people of different races. However, many are
taking this privilege for granted and instead of enjoying the experience,
they enjoy mocking the difference. These people are known as bigots, and in
the 21st century, no one can escape them.
In fifth grade, living in New York City, the city where different people
come together, I had the unfortunate, up-close experience of the September
11th terrorist attacks. These attacks left people across the world scarred.
The attacks led by Taliban leader Osama Bin-Laden showed how there was still
hate crimes against "different" people in the world. These attacks left
people with an image of the Muslim community, an image which was false.
I am proud to say I went to an international school where I befriended many
people without a care about where they came from. I've learned that because
of one or a few people, its not right to judge a whole group of people based
on them.
After the attacks, my Muslim friends were avoided by most people, afraid of
them. This made me extremely angry. A group of people trying to live, where
others are trying to stay as far away from them as possible. Just because
they were from a different religion, and from what others were knew about
their religion, people were being extra cautious around them. The bigotry
came from the people who tried to stay away from the Muslims, by trying to
stay away. This is a clear example of what bigotry is; when people are
intolerant of other races and different views.
I was ashamed that anyone could be so rude to my Muslim friends and go to an
international school. It made my stomach heavy and sick to think about it.
Almost as if these bigots were supposing that my friends were terrorists.
But, when September 23rd came around, the school made sure that everyone got
equal treatment for who they were because that was United Nations Peace Day,
and that's what the rest of the world has still got to do.

not what i would consider a grade A paper in my town, but anyway....

i think that its ridiculous to be scared of little 5th grade muslims, but its also a bit far to call the 5th graders who were "scared" of the muslims, bigots. to avoid someone isnt bigotry, to beat someone up for who they are, different story

zdf_jammin:

Anji:

Here is part of a essay I wrote. It was about bigorty and how the very country that promised millions freedom, has turned into a nations run by bigots:

Growing up in this world, we are lucky to have the privilege of experiencing
different cultures, and meeting people of different races. However, many are
taking this privilege for granted and instead of enjoying the experience,
they enjoy mocking the difference. These people are known as bigots, and in
the 21st century, no one can escape them.
In fifth grade, living in New York City, the city where different people
come together, I had the unfortunate, up-close experience of the September
11th terrorist attacks. These attacks left people across the world scarred.
The attacks led by Taliban leader Osama Bin-Laden showed how there was still
hate crimes against "different" people in the world. These attacks left
people with an image of the Muslim community, an image which was false.
I am proud to say I went to an international school where I befriended many
people without a care about where they came from. I've learned that because
of one or a few people, its not right to judge a whole group of people based
on them.
After the attacks, my Muslim friends were avoided by most people, afraid of
them. This made me extremely angry. A group of people trying to live, where
others are trying to stay as far away from them as possible. Just because
they were from a different religion, and from what others were knew about
their religion, people were being extra cautious around them. The bigotry
came from the people who tried to stay away from the Muslims, by trying to
stay away. This is a clear example of what bigotry is; when people are
intolerant of other races and different views.
I was ashamed that anyone could be so rude to my Muslim friends and go to an
international school. It made my stomach heavy and sick to think about it.
Almost as if these bigots were supposing that my friends were terrorists.
But, when September 23rd came around, the school made sure that everyone got
equal treatment for who they were because that was United Nations Peace Day,
and that's what the rest of the world has still got to do.

not what i would consider a grade A paper in my town, but anyway....

i think that its ridiculous to be scared of little 5th grade muslims, but its also a bit far to call the 5th graders who were "scared" of the muslims, bigots. to avoid someone isnt bigotry, to beat someone up for who they are, different story

I'm not talking about my 5th grade friends, I'm talking about my 12th grade friends.

Anji:

zdf_jammin:

Anji:

Here is part of a essay I wrote. It was about bigorty and how the very country that promised millions freedom, has turned into a nations run by bigots:

Growing up in this world, we are lucky to have the privilege of experiencing
different cultures, and meeting people of different races. However, many are
taking this privilege for granted and instead of enjoying the experience,
they enjoy mocking the difference. These people are known as bigots, and in
the 21st century, no one can escape them.
In fifth grade, living in New York City, the city where different people
come together, I had the unfortunate, up-close experience of the September
11th terrorist attacks. These attacks left people across the world scarred.
The attacks led by Taliban leader Osama Bin-Laden showed how there was still
hate crimes against "different" people in the world. These attacks left
people with an image of the Muslim community, an image which was false.
I am proud to say I went to an international school where I befriended many
people without a care about where they came from. I've learned that because
of one or a few people, its not right to judge a whole group of people based
on them.
After the attacks, my Muslim friends were avoided by most people, afraid of
them. This made me extremely angry. A group of people trying to live, where
others are trying to stay as far away from them as possible. Just because
they were from a different religion, and from what others were knew about
their religion, people were being extra cautious around them. The bigotry
came from the people who tried to stay away from the Muslims, by trying to
stay away. This is a clear example of what bigotry is; when people are
intolerant of other races and different views.
I was ashamed that anyone could be so rude to my Muslim friends and go to an
international school. It made my stomach heavy and sick to think about it.
Almost as if these bigots were supposing that my friends were terrorists.
But, when September 23rd came around, the school made sure that everyone got
equal treatment for who they were because that was United Nations Peace Day,
and that's what the rest of the world has still got to do.

not what i would consider a grade A paper in my town, but anyway....

i think that its ridiculous to be scared of little 5th grade muslims, but its also a bit far to call the 5th graders who were "scared" of the muslims, bigots. to avoid someone isnt bigotry, to beat someone up for who they are, different story

I'm not talking about my 5th grade friends, I'm talking about my 12th grade friends.

Bigotry can also be shown through exclusion and such. It's not about beating someone up, it's about prejudice. And there are many ways to show prejudice. Lots of lockers were broken open, graffittied and such. Just because the people were Muslim. And this is in an international school. Think about what would have happened in a public school.

nothing in my opinion, because ive never heard of it before. i speculated that it happened, but i honestly never heard about it.

i think it sucks that it happens, but you cant get rid of it

One of my closest friends is Muslim and she is the farthest thing from a terrorist I've ever seen!
Today is SS we watched to Super Size Me guy go around NYC and ask people what they think of when they hear terrorist and all of them said Muslims. I think it is stupid that because of the actions of a few people the whole 1.4 billion people are being profiled as terrorists. People just don't know because they are ignorant.