Just as Americans came together to help the victims of recent Gulf Coast hurricanes, we must do whatever we can to help those suffering from natural disasters in other parts of the world.
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The Islamic organizations that are part of the task force will do a needS assessment to see what needs there are for the people who are suffering so much in the Gulf Coast and then to evaluate what the American Muslim community can do to meet those needs.Ibrahim Hooper
I think American media have responded much more responsibly than the European media, who have wanted to stick their finger in the eye of Muslims. Maybe it's because we have such strong First Amendment protections that American media don't feel the need to publish this just because they can.
Ibrahim Hooper
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.
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.
Ibrahim Hooper
This is just the latest in a long line of unfortunate incidents that have created misunderstanding, leading to negative perceptions of Islam.
Ibrahim Hooper
It's irresponsible for the top elected official in any state to suggest blanket wiretapping of houses of worship.
Ibrahim Hooper
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