What about the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Caucasion Timothy McVeigh?

Question

Why was the media so quick to pin it on Muslims instead of looking at facts right away? When it was found that it had been an American white man, not even an apology was issued to those who had been attacked. What do you make of this?

"On April 19, 1995, the deadliest terrorist attack ever in the United States transformed Oklahoma City into the center of the media universe. Reporters from all over the world swarmed to cover the bombing of the city's federal building, where 167 people died.

But unknown to most people at the time was the tragedy that happened next. At least 220 attacks were committed against Muslims and Arab-Americans after the FBI said that three Middle Eastern men were the prime suspects in the bombing.

There was a rush to point the finger in the four days before authorities charged former U.S. Army serviceman Timothy McVeigh in the bombing, and many Americans were blaming Muslims."

http://www.islamfortoday.com/stereotypes.htm

Answer 1

it's make me feel very sad about my brothers and sisters in America. but we should tell the world we are not terrorists .Islam the religion of peace ,love,and safe.we should change our doings to the best as Islam says.they 'll know we are not like this

Answer 2

Americans had been witnessing for twenty years or more, Muslims committing acts of terror all over the world. These acts for those two decades were aimed at western countries, and most notably Israel and the US. Maybe you're too young to remember the 1972 Olympics in Munich. And the airplane and ship hijackings. And the hostages kidnaped by the regime in Iran under the Ayatollah Khomeini. There were many other incidents. Since the kind of violence seen in Oklahoma was so typical of jihad and Islamic extremism, it is little wonder that Americans jumped to conclusions.

Fortunately, our law enforcement agencies had a rational approach to this, which is why they caught McVeigh in just a few days.

It is too bad that any innocent people were harrassed or attacked. Hate seldom has any benefits, whether it is an original act or retaliation. Muslim terrorists should consider the effect they are having on millions of innocents of their faith.

Answer 3

You have some mistaken facts, or misleading information in regards to that horriable killing. They had there suspect minutes after for traffic violation. I remember it that day clearly. When theres a crime committed everyone is a suspect. Then its the laws enforcements job to gather all the evidence, question witness, and start putting pieces together then eleminating potential suspects. Once all the pieces to the puzzel is put together and they have the suspect it is then given to the district attorney to lay it all out for a jury to decide if beyond a reasonable doubt if that person is guilty. If you didn't do anything wrong theres nothing to worry about. Period. Stop listening to those who run their mouths don't know what they are talking about, just stirring up a therory in hopes to send misleading information and start hatred towards other people. That goes for everybody. Enough is enough. You want a better world to live in?? it starts with you! and only you as a human being and treat others how you would want to be treated. If you want to be loved then spread love and get off the hate kick. Enough of all the hate. We can all get along and help one another thats what GOD wants. Teach love to your children instead of hate. Peace. One love GOD

Answer 4

The OKC bombing was a horrible event. My dad's ex-wife worked in the Murrah building for 6 years.
I was at sea in the Navy when it happened, and I heard no one on my ship even assume that it was an Islamic terrorist.

I know there are those that rushed to judge it as a Wahabist attack, because of the 1st WTC attack, the Lockerbie bombing, Berlin bombing, hijacking of the Achille Lauro, Beirut Marine barracks bombing, etc. However, I was not one of the ones that assumed radical Islamic zealots as the cause.

I am sorry that so many Americans rushed to judgement on the issue, but can you understand why? There had never been a major terrorist attack of that magnitude on American soil, but there had been in other countries by those loosely associated with your faith.
I know that Islam is a religion of peace and love, but there are a lot of misinformed imams who are poisoning Islam in the eyes of the Western world by preaching hate and retribution.
I just hope we Americans are smart enough to know the difference.

Answer 5

It doesn't surprize me that there has been no apology, and little reporting of the attacks against the Muslim/Arab-American communities. Given the fact that the American government has never officially apologized for the actions(legally sanctioned at the time) against African-Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanic Americans, this is not surprizing at all.

It appears to be the general rule for governments(and I don't mean to single out the United States; Australia hardly has a pristine record where these matters are concerned) that they admit no mistake and accept no responsibility.

Answer 6

This wasn't the deadliest attack. 9/11 was. You forget there was an attempt on the WTC before also. People figured, and figured wrong. They caught who did it, without blaming or framing a Muslim, however; you must note.

Answer 7

There were reports of multiple explosions, I.e. Multiple trips to the building by the bomber/s, I.e. Insider help... Why do you think all the ATF stationed in the building took the day off and stayed away until after the bombing..? ;)

Answer 8

And after it was found out to be a white, Christian male you did not see hate crimes committed against white Christian males, did you? The reason is some people are bigoted idiots and will use any excuse to act out on their prejudices. When you question many Christians about these acts, they explain it away by saying these people weren't true Christians in the first place. You never hear them say that about suicide bombers who claim to be Muslim.

Answer 9

How many were killed? I have an American Indian and Jewish ancestry, I don't hear you crying for the Indians. You see I feel very little for you because you cry about how we mistreat you. The Indians and the Jews have had it harder than you will every have it.

Answer 10

Logic my friend. Many other tragedies led to those suspicions. They were not just imaginary assumptions. Remember 9/11. Most of us do.