Threats come constantly from the Muslim world, and it is frankly surprising that the White House is even addressing this "threat," considering the threats in the past have been even more credible and intense. Disregarding this lack of intensity, the fact that the Homeland Security Committee chairman Peter King stated that “The threat is coming from the Muslim community, the radicalization attempts are directed at the Muslim community. Why should I investigate other communities?” Is a bold move. Although many people may shout religious prejudice, I see his statement to be correct.
I don't understand why people think it is an outrage to direct a statement at a particular group of people if that group of people is the one being specified in these world events. It is obvious, why wouldn't someone investigate a group under scrutiny because of the fact that those who strike odd cords against world harmony are from that group.
Although I am no supporter of racism (if that's what you want to call this), I agree with any policy decisions on the part of Homeland Security of this country. This does not seem like fear mongering to me, considering it was simply a statement to embody the position of Homeland Security's public policy.
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But what of McCarthy and the Red Scare? Isn't this pretty much the same thing? People are being singled out based on their beliefs and it is often seen as fair from the perspective of those who are not on the side that is under scrutiny. Often people use fear as an excuse to persecute others who are different and less understood. The idea behind America and our justice system is that people are free to live thier livers and that they are innocent until proven guitly. to place an entire group under a microscope because of the action of a few extremeists is not the American way.
I feel like King is just attacking and single out a group
By grouping all Muslims together and saying they are all terrorists because of a smaller group of people who share the same religion is not right. Anyone, from any religion, could essentially be a bad person, no matter their religion. Looking at the current case of church protesters at military funerals stating that god is punishing the military because god hates homosexuals. Just because these people are saying horrible things at a private mourning ceremony does not mean everyone within their religion is as evil. I understand that these situations are completely different when it comes to terrorism, however, I was just trying to make a point not to group people because of religion.
i dont know if i can agree with any of your argument because of the fact that there is a profiling going on here, and it is discriminatory. 1. Muslim is not a middle eastern ethnicity, it is not one country or one enemy. While Muslim is highly associated with Middle Eastern identity, it is ignorant to so quickly forget that Muslim is a follower of the Islamic faith; the Islamic faith has no political agenda's, there is no violent propoganda handed down by the Prophet Mohammad and it a belief system centered around peace. People just need to get a grip, the last time we let people scare us into targeting that fear at a whole population of people, there was holocaust. Educate people about other religions, promote mutual respect and single humanity. In order to effectively communicate we must establish a norm of tolerance, that is the only way to get anywhere.
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