I have an Arabic name also. They just did a background check on me which is standard. After 9/11 this type of checking is standard for everywhere. I agree though the travel regulations and searches has gotten a bit ridiculous especially in Muslim countries.
I had a bag full of Islamic books the last time I left Pakistan and was interrogated like I had a bag full of explosives. :-) I think the hole thing is rather comical. I have dealt with this type of racism my whole life being African American and Muslim so it is no big deal to me. It just shows people ignorance.
It is only now that a lot of Arabs, Indians, and Pakistanis are learning about how racist their adopted countries really are. I find it sad but rather amusing that it was ok when it was only directed towards African Americans but since it is against them now they get upset. Why doesn't everyone like me I look like them and talk like them I just have this funny name on my passport?
Wake UP The problem existed way before 9/11 and if you or your parents had chosen to listen to the Muslims who were there way before your parents immigrated we probably would not be in this strange predicament now. In essence look at yourself not the Americans, British or the Arabs who have adopted the fight against Terror ( Fairytale).
If someone is sick you don't blame them just give them some medicine and take some also to keep from getting the same sickness.
I am very sick also so I am going to take my daily dose.
I have an Arabic name also. They just did a background check on me which is standard. After 9/11 this type of checking is standard for everywhere. I agree though the travel regulations and searches has gotten a bit ridiculous especially in Muslim countries.
I had a bag full of Islamic books the last time I left Pakistan and was interrogated like I had a bag full of explosives. :-) I think the hole thing is rather comical. I have dealt with this type of racism my whole life being African American and Muslim so it is no big deal to me. It just shows people ignorance.
It is only now that a lot of Arabs, Indians, and Pakistanis are learning about how racist their adopted countries really are. I find it sad but rather amusing that it was ok when it was only directed towards African Americans but since it is against them now they get upset. Why doesn't everyone like me I look like them and talk like them I just have this funny name on my passport?
Wake UP The problem existed way before 9/11 and if you or your parents had chosen to listen to the Muslims who were there way before your parents immigrated we probably would not be in this strange predicament now. In essence look at yourself not the Americans, British or the Arabs who have adopted the fight against Terror ( Fairytale).
If someone is sick you don't blame them just give them some medicine and take some also to keep from getting the same sickness.
I am very sick also so I am going to take my daily dose.
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