I know many of you are like what is
this all about. And to that I say people have to start talking to Muslims who
are angry and disenfranchised and might join ISIS. Or are just angry and
disenfranchised in general. Someone has to open a line of communication in
general. And yes I know the risk I am taking. But I grew up with Muslims and
the people I grew up with are not these people I see on the news. Granted some
people who are Muslim can have a temper like anyone else.
But if there has been an injustice
to a Muslim or anyone I am willing to hear them out and probably will share
their story here. I am not for Sharia Law I will say that up front. But if
people are angry and disenfranchised I encourage them to write blogs and
protest peacefully. It does work in America. You don’t have to be violent to
get your point across no matter what some will try to fill your head with. But
you also have to be willing to accept that not everyone is going to agree with
your ideas.
This country was built on compromise
and blending of cultures. It is not meant to be all about one culture
dominating another despite what some may think. And to correct one candidate’s
idea (not naming names), but isolating and patrolling Muslim neighborhoods is
not the answer. The answer is as I see it bringing the Muslim population more
into things so they are feeling more welcome and more a part of the country.
Then they are willing to participate
and help more. Isolating them just makes them feel like we don’t value them at
all and will make more angry people and more potential terrorists. Does that
mean every mad Muslim will become a terrorist of course not? Just that there is
a possibility there. Just like if I get behind the wheel there is a good chance
I will do something stupid so I don’t get behind the wheel.
We need to talk to Muslims more and
you reading this need to talk to us more as well. We are not mind readers despite
what some people think. And despite what you are told we are pretty reasonable.
Well most of us there are some that aren’t but you get that in every bunch.
There are always some people that don’ get what you do or say they are always
going to dislike you. Ignore them we try to except when they really screw up
and cross the line. Then we have to punish them like the bad boys and girls
they can be.
I am sure I have done my share of
wrong things in the past and for that I am sorry. Though I am not planning to
convert anytime soon, but I do find your religion to be a peaceful one despite
how some would warp it in their own grab for power. They would use you as mere
pawns and cannon fodder in their plans, but you are a human being and more
valuable than that to the world. I do have a serious question for you though.
What is more important a world ruled in Sharia Law or a world at peace with
understanding with each other?
I’m climbing down off my soap box
for now. Feel free to leave comments and questions below. And if you want my
column to appear in your inbox enter your email address in the box below where
it says to follow by email. As for me I am off to study something I encourage
everyone to do in or out of school. *Tips his hat and walks out the door. *
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