It creates the impression that you have a two-tiered system of justice, where most Americans have full constitutional rights, and then you have a set of diminished civil liberties for American Muslims.
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Knowing that you've done nothing wrong, that you're not connected to terrorism in any way, yet having the FBI come to your place of work, go to your neighbors, do all of these things, it's a very intimidating process.Ibrahim Hooper
And we saw the other case where a Copt, an Egyptian Copt, a Christian, was probably killed because he looked like he could be a Muslim. So bigots are never brain surgeons. I mean, when they do these things it's based on ignorance. So their targets always aren't the right targets in their own minds.
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Their conclusion would be entirely premature. For this to be treated in a manner that suggests the Army does not take this seriously is only going to further harm our nation's image and interests around the world, particularly the Muslim world.
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We want to discuss the implications and impact of the caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed and try to come up with initiatives to help calm the situation.
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The stated intent in that instance was political commentary, not to gratuitously insult Muslims. Intent is a big factor in this whole controversy.
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The data also showed that crimes against Muslims have leveled off since a spike following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. We tend to see the number of bias incidents go in cycles in large part tied to international events, ... It has leveled off since 911, but unfortunately at a higher level than prior to 911.
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