Rising violence, harassment directed at Muslims
A report released yesterday suggests that harassment and violence against Muslims are on the rise in the US, fueled by pro-war attitudes, religion-based anti-Muslim rhetoric and lingering fears from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said it received reports of 1,019 anti-Muslim incidents during 2003 -- a nearly 70 percent increase from the previous year and the highest number of civil-rights complaints from those of the Islamic faith in the nine years the group has been tracking them.
According to the report, titled "Unpatriotic Acts," hate crimes against Muslims jumped 121 percent that same year.
So, where are the world leaders on this issue?
Too busy fighting anti-semitism?
Or is it ok to hate Muslims these days?
Study: Muslims, Arabs saw pay drop after 9/11 Anti-Arab Violence in Sydney, Australia Rising doubts about Nick Berg's Execution Video Many Americans Harbor Strong Bias Against U.S. Muslims German Brothel Ad Angers MuslimsCome on, don't ask for too much! Isn't what you've posted,and what's happening in Iraq and the Vetos concerning Palestine, all enough to you to prove they're the civilized ones. Be fair!
Posted by: Eman at May 4, 2004 12:10 PMas opposed to a previous post i made about the syrian sanctions on the US
this is just another example of western stupidity and ignorance, and it shames me to be one when i see things like this ....
Posted by: Asmodean at October 25, 2004 04:53 PM