Ask500

maybe the terrorist who happen to be Muslims, should stop blackmailing the US with more attacks that would be greater than 9/11.And it happens to be the job of the government to protect its people from foreign threats.

I see no blackmail. What I do see is a real threat to all countries, not just the US, from Islamic terrorism.

I am very offended by the fact that you say Americans use 9/11 against Muslims. You make it sound like we are all bigots who hate Muslims because of an attack that went against all of the values that real Muslims hold dear. Most Americans find judging someone based upon their religion to be a disgusting practice, especially judgement against Muslims because of the hatred that some people expressed toward them during the heightened emotional time in the days after 9/11. I remember shortly after that how people began educating themselves about Islam. People were researching it on the internet, learning the truth about the religion, and they were reaching out to Muslims in their communities. People went out of their way to show that they did not hate those who practiced Islam.

There has always been a central tenant to American society: Diversity. In the US, we take pride in the fact that not everyone is the same color. We take pride in the fact that not everyone believes the same thing. We take pride in the idea that we can be who we are without having to fear retribution from others.

Of course, you will always have your nut jobs, those who hate based on skin color, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, but for every person who hates, you will find ten more who love. Never believe that the actions of a few stupid people represent the beliefs of an entire nation. No matter where you go, you will find someone ready to be your friend, ready to help you, ready even to defend you from those who attack you. Never forget that.

Look, the vast majority of Muslims aren't involved in terrorist activity. I don't care how much time passes, I'll never forget how I felt the day those planes crashed into the towers and the Pentagon. But projecting our fear and anxiety on people at random, just because they share the same religion as people who committed those crimes is wrong and I refuse to engage in it. I have faith that most Americans are too intelligent to assume that because someone looks a certain way or holds certain religious beliefs that he or she must be a terrorist. For those who engage in hatemongering and playing the blame game with the Muslim world, well, shame on you. Now keep it to yourself, because I don't want anymore of your ridiculous email forwards or your racist jokes. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.