I don't know why I inserted this image, but it accurately describes some people when they don't know the newest current event, in my opinion.Anyway, 9/11. Sad event really. In a way, I think it almost made the non-Muslim/Arab Americans become closer in a way.
Moving on again (since I'm getting really distracted), a few years after the 9/11 occurrence, there was a proposal to build a Muslim community Center a few blocks away from the site where the Twin Towers used to be. As most people could imagine, that stirred up a lot of bitter emotions. The proposal was shut down and (somewhat) forgotten about.
Now, the same developer who proposed the Muslim Community Center is submitting a proposal for a museum celebrating the Islamic culture.
Personally, I think this is an okay idea. Some people might think that it's still a touchy place to put something Muslim related there, but I think it's time that we got over what happened.
Yes, the people who caused so many deaths were Muslim, but we have to remember they were Muslim extremists. Also, Christians have done things just as bad, if not even worse, than 9/11.
Building this museum would help us take a step in recovering from our big anti-Muslim phase that we've been going through. It might be dangerous for the museum to be there because some anti-Muslim advocates would probably cause damage to it and/or harass the people who go there. Otherwise I think it's a good idea to put it there.
I think you made some good points in your blog. And the cat really made it whole! However, I think that one important concept that comes with this idea is the fact that many people stereotype Muslims by thinking that all of them are terrorist, and that is why this is a big controversy. I didn't really see that idea in your blog.
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ReplyDeleteI have to question whether the museum proposal will be viewed suspiciously by some because of the leader's involvement in the controversial community center.
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