Friday, December 18, 2015

Islam or the next group of people to attack

In response to a Facebook video posting of a woman being beaten by a group of Islamic men reportedly for being a woman trying to get aid at a hospital.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_jogger_case and this happened in the 80's. It is sadly too easy to find a case of a woman or man being beaten in just plain old gang violence...in America. This is part of human nature. It happens everywhere. These are American gangs committing this violence. What would it be like if other countries looked at our gang related news and cast all of us as the same, evil, twisted, and sick people? It is heartening to know that we can travel to other countries and not be treated like many Americans treat all Muslims. Fear is understandable. The blanket hatred is Un-American. Here is a recent gang attack. 

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/08/12/harlem-gang-terror/ These are small groups of terrorists by definition. Why aren't we going after these groups with the anger and hatred that is being aimed at Islam? Why is it acceptable? Are the death tolls not enough? A gang of terrorists see their point of view as law for all, and those that don't agree, should perish or be punished. This outlook on ALL of Islam sounds like the makings of a new gang. We should tread carefully and look inward before immediately sharing the next shared post that is attacking another group. 

Good people are found everywhere you go, just as bad people can also be found everywhere. Take some time to search for positive news stories on Islam to try to get a balanced point of view. Speaking of hospitals: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/.../a-positive-story-about... No matter how much many will ignore this, we are all immigrants save for the small population of Native Americans. We came in with blade and bullet. Immigrants are coming in boats or across borders, asking for a place to stay. Which way is preferable? It's an easy answer. And, Yes, you will indeed let in some unfavorable people. It's human nature. There will be good and bad. Always. 

Be the good.

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