I want to thank this community for bringing attention to the Dayton Mosque terrorist incident that has received a media blackout as far as we can tell.
Except for this:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/...
I am muslim.
I've been muslim all my life.
But for the most part of my life, I shared and grew up in a country that believed in equality, freedom of religion and values that I adopted and remain dear to my heart.
But for the last 8 years, for reasons that I need not enunciate amongst friends, I have grown accustomed to living in a country under constant attack for my religion. Whether itis overt, and like these chemical attacks, or vandalism of mosques or public opposition to building mosques in towns with hundreds of churches and not even one mosque...make no mistake about it, my religion is under attack in America.
Keep in mind, as many of you know, Muslims in america are well assimilated, mainstream moderate people, often times professionals who contribute greatly to the communities in which they live.
But because of Fox News, because of right wing organizations, like the Clarion FUND and their viscious attacks on islam, because of daniel pipes and ohers like him, Islam has been maligned to the extent thathate crime is an acceptable part of the rights tradition. They believe that Muslims are out to destroy America.
No matter the facts, no matter the reality, all that matters is the propaganda they listen to on Rush Limbaugh and Fox News, etc....
Cal Thomas editorials are in my local paper virtually every day. The man rants against muslims all the time. And there are many others like him. Michelle Malkin. This Kathleen Parker who has recenltly called for Palins resignation has viciously attacked muslims in the past.
So many of them. And so, the regular people believe this crap, and they believe it is their duty to defend america against this Mortal enemy.
And when attacks like this happen. Nothing much is done, BECAUSE, muslims are ignored by and large. Their situation their suffering EVEN their votes dont seem to matter much.
After all, no body is going out to GET the muslim vote for this election, evn though its a substantial vote.
In this trying time in DAYTON OHIO, I just ask you, my fellow Kossacks, to remember, that we the muslim community has suffered like this many times in the past 8 years.
And in this latest episode, PLEASE WRITE A SHORT NOTE OF SUPPORT to the Dayton Mosque and let them know, that Americans do not stand for this stuff. They dont believe in terrorism of any kind by any body against any group/
Please do this, because I KNOW the media isnt going to, and surely the republicans arent going to.
And I know that the people in Dayton Islamic Society and their members would appreciate a kind word.
26 Josie Street, Dayton, OH 45403 Tel: (937) 228-1503
Here is the email:
isgd@hotmail.com:
UPDATE: Rec List. I really appreciate the importance you all have given to this issue. Thank you for your heartfelt comments below. It makes me prouder every day that I am a part of this community.
UPDATE 2: Some of you have kindly asked about where you might be able to help financially. If you would like to help in that manner, I would send it to The Islamic Society of Greater Dayton at the address listed above with a note or memo regarding your intentions. Thank you!