a muslim with full islamic robes comes up to you and sits next to you with a bag in one hand and a copy of the qu'ran in the other on public transportation
2006-07-29 09:05:46 · 16 answers · asked by what's up 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
For a split second, and it doesn't even have to be that extreme, just an asian will do it.
I know it's stupid, I think it might be wrong but thatts what 24 hour news and Islamic militants have done to me
2006-07-29 09:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, it has never happened to me, but I suppose that I might, a little, if it happened.
I think that it's my nature, in that situation, to open up a conversation with the person and see if I can't learn their point of view.
I'm a very instinctual person (yeah, borderline pschic...go ahead and mock) and if I felt at all that this was a dangerous situation, I'd get off and get on the next bus/train.
Otherwise, hey, it's going to be a learning experience for me.
Love as always,
Sebastian
2006-07-29 09:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by octo_boi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have done, unintentionally....but i think it is just instinst to do so...i try not to be prejudice, but the fact that it is more likely you will be blown up by a muslim fundamentalist than any other terrorist group so it is in the mind.....also, the media doesnt help.
saying that there have been times when it hasnt flashed through my mind at all even if i have been talking to a muslim in full islamic clothing.
2006-07-29 09:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO: I say A-Salaamu Alaikum, and they usually smile and answer back... " Wa Alaikum As-Salaam." I honestly believe that if I cannot communicate with all different types of people then I have failed in my quest to live in peace with all brethren. I honestly believe that all of my steps are ordered by God and that there are no chance encounters with me. I take the opportunity to chat with homeless, kings, paupers, diplomats and you know what--most times, the most interesting people are the people you would least expect to be that way.
Boaz.
2006-08-02 01:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by Boaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, anyone could blow you up, do you feel nervous if an irish person sits next to you? IRA, anyone has the potential to do something horrible, you can't go around judging everyone by the acts of a few people, you would never leave the house.
2006-07-29 09:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by Foxy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had that happen.Dont have much public transport in fact dont have any out here in the sticks but yes I would be afraid,Be very afraid.
2006-07-29 09:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my giddy aunt...... I already fear public transport..... the thought of what you've said makes it even worse...... I now feel sick.....
Sorry about that. Yes I would be scared but usually their the ones that do the preaching, they send their lambs, they're not stupid enough to do anything themselves.
2006-07-31 05:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by Curious39 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got nervous when 5 young middle eastern men got on my flight, one sat next to me and spoke Arabic to his friend behind us, I felt stupid after we landed, it is just going to take some time.
2006-07-29 09:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, my mother said do not trust those people in robes.
2006-07-29 09:13:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never. that's racial profiling to do that to someone. some people say racism doesnt exist anymore... well they're a ******* dumbass. i only get nervous when someone to be sweating or shaking and holding a bag.
2006-07-29 09:12:16 · answer #10 · answered by erica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋