Why do some people think that just b/c i'm muslim I'm going to blow up america?

Question

I mean, the thought has never crossed my mind. Maybe if I was a loner and cried b/c for having no friends and wanted revenge on everybody for that., but I have lots of friends. I think i'm too lazy (summer vacation from school has turned me into a couch potato) and love my life too much to become a suicide bomber.

Answer 1

because some people are truely head ******.
The people that think all muslims are terroists are usually the same people that drive around cities in 4WD's or try and sue McDonalds for making them fat.

Answer 2

Your explanation alarmed me a bit. I mean you said that maybe you're too lazy and love life to much to become a suicide bomber-Are you implying that if you didn't have these personality traits you might consider it??? But I agree that just because you're muslim we shouldn't automatically assume the worst. I am a Christian, and I love Christ, but I hate for people to assume I'm a fanatical holy roller type like they see on TV who bad mouths everybody or blows up abortion clinics.

Mostly, Americans don't know many Muslims so they don't have much else to go on except the actions of extremists.

Answer 3

I personally wish that we lived in a world that doesn't think like this. I consider myself very open-minded, but I am nevertheless mistrustful of Muslims from the Middle East when I meet them. I am not mistrustful of all muslims. I don't pay a lot of attention to Muslims from Pakistan or muslims from Malaysia or muslims from Indonesia and so on. However, I do pay extra attention to those who's origins come from the Middle East. To be honest, I don't like the fact that I pay extra attention to those who come from those areas and I feel bad if you experience any blatant discrimination.

The Middle East is at a dangerous cross roads. There is a lot of hate against Americans for its support of the Isreal and it foreign politics in the Middle East. In addition, U.S. represents a type of evil capitalism and a western way of life that is incongruent with the Muslim Sharia. This hatred towards the west have been propagated by the ruling Muslims and elite rich muslims.

This propaganda against the west may in the end backfire on the the ruling Muslim groups. Many wealthy and elite Muslim class get their education in the west. They go to Universities in the west. They are exposed and interact with the west a great deal. So, you have a contradiction in the Middle East where the interaction with the west by the elites have been secretly supported, while their message to the public have been the opposite.

In the end, they've been creating a breeding ground for radical islamic group. These radical islamic groups may prove to be a threat to the current elite ruling class of the Middle East. For instance, the Hamas have been a radical group. The PLO for years have turned a blind eye to them and secretly supported their activities. Now, you see the Hamas taking over and become the ruling party for Palestine. The Hezbollah is yet another example of radical groups taking more control over governments, such as Lebenon.

Middle East leaders haven't looked far enough a head to figure out that problems for us might become a problem for themselves.

Answer 4

Cos the last 20 people who wanted to blow up America were Muslim?

Its sad, but dude, a lot of people also realize that not *all* Muslims want to blow up America, even if the last 20 who wanted to do it happened to be Muslim.

We're just not very knowledgeable about history, probability, statistics and philosophy. And thats not even taking religion into account yet.

Answer 5

Obviously it's because ALMOST everytime something blows up, a muslim is behind it - or at least a part of it. It can be sad how people is afraid even of innocent muslims but is is unavoidable as others are afraid and since it is impossible to determine whether a person has terrorizing tendencies or not, most citizens choose to steer clear of the "same" people that does that whole terrorism thing. I am afraid that I am one of those, but I mean no offense to you... You can call me ignorant but please know that I am aware that even NON-muslims can blow up stuff... I hope things change soon...

Answer 6

Judging others and ignoring what God says is one thing I've found that many narrow-minded Americans do best! I wish this were not true, but few Americans actually live up to what they preach. Jesus said to "Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged." You will find bad apples in EVERY religion on the face of this planet, but there are good ones too. I'm so very sorry and ashamed that bigots in my country have made you feel like this due to the 9/11/01 actions of only a handful. We do not ALL think that being Muslim instantly means you are a terrorist, and I'm one who does not believe this. Yours is a religion that teaches non-violence, and it is not your fault that a few decided to be violent in the name of religion. Please accept my deepest regret and apologies for my fellow country men & women who judge in such haste. Allah bless you, and try not to give up on us Americans yet.

Answer 7

i dun think all muslims are crazy bombers. But from what you are saying, if you were lonely w/o friends you may comtemplate such actions out of revenge? Again, this is not just about muslims but a normal sane person should not be thinking of taking innocent lives for whatever reasons, esp in the name of religion.

Answer 8

Sorry man, that's just the way the world is. I know that there are good hearted muslims but I know you would agree that all of these terriorist are muslims even though not all muslims are terriorist. Unfortunately that's just the stigma you have to deal with but you can start by making a difference to clear your name by showing people that you guys are also good-natured.

Answer 9

If just one Muslim would publicly denounce Osama... and his followers actions , maybe then Americans would feel better about them. As of this date I have not had one Muslim denounce the actions of him or his followers.

I have heard them say things like it is sad that has to happen, but the USA should have been more on the side of Muslims. I have heard it is a bad thing... but Muslims are not denouncing this lunatic. Have you as a Muslim, I bet not.

Answer 10

Exactly people are stupid and do not follow the whole "don't juge a book by it's cover". People are so selfish these days they refuse to learn more. I have one thing to say " Why do people with closed minds always open there mouths". Lol this just makes me think of that.