Another Brick in the Wall

Stones and Insults

You have to give the man props where props are due; he is a brave soul to put himself in such a gut-wrenchingly difficult position. To choose between loyalties to the ones who spill their hearts and soul, and the ones who wish to protect the innocent from being hurt.

“Imams like Mr. Shata — men who embrace American freedom and condemn the radicals they feel have tainted their faith — rarely make the news.”

The power of the media…America stands by what the media chooses to cover, and big hearts typically lose out to empty threats and police chases. What would you do in a situation so dyer? Would you confront the speculation about your religion in an attempt to appease the same people that will most likely stab you in the back if they feel necessary, or would you keep to yourself knowing you are not causing any harm but not break the stereotypes that society has placed on you?

On a side note, while reading the article I noticed the image they had on side of the article, one of a Muslim young adult smoking Hookah, with the caption reading, “Fadi Alkhatiba, 23, like other young Muslims, has embraced his Islamic identity more fully since 9/11.” Well, thank you for the enlightenment on true Islamic culture…

The Wall of insults is another example of what biased stereotypes can produce, rather than breaking down the barriers between us, we strengthen the wall that separates us, leaving less hope for a brighter future.