I don't think any Muslim with bad intentions is going to get past airport security while they are allowed to go to second base with you. Also it seems stupid to go with the same plan twice; it's like robbing a bank, getting caught and then going back with the same exact plan to the same bank. I'm not suspicious of Muslims because I don't think they would choose to attack that way again and get past current security.
The answer to why you should be aware is the same answer that it would be for anyone. You don't know them, they could potentially be anyone. If you see a shifty looking white guy walking by you at night you would be stupid to not be alert. The same applies for Muslims, if you see a shifty nervous looking Muslim guy in an airport you should be alert, you don't have to hate him, but you should be aware.I live in NYC, site of two terrorist attacks by Muslims and many more failed attempts at terrorist attacks, by Muslims.
Do I feel fear or apprehension when a Muslim walks towards me? Nope.
Why should I?
I don't trust all Muslims. Likewise, I don't trust all Christians. Same with all Republicans/Democrats, Liberals/Conservatives, etc. To argue against my claim you must have complete faith and trust in those groups. Logic demands I am correct. Do you think it logical to trust all large groups? The focus was never just Muslims. The focus is whether or not it is rational to distrust certain groups---to distrust is to not have 0 trust. As said before, to disagree you must have 0 trust.
...The same applies for Muslims, if you see a shifty nervous looking Muslim guy in an airport you should be alert, you don't have to hate him, but you should be aware.
The answer to why you should be aware is the same answer that it would be for anyone. You don't know them, they could potentially be anyone. If you see a shifty looking white guy walking by you at night you would be stupid to not be alert. The same applies for Muslims, if you see a shifty nervous looking Muslim guy in an airport you should be alert, you don't have to hate him, but you should be aware.
... And when it's focused on a particular religious group, that is the definition of bigotry.
but this isn't about seeing a nervous, sweating, constantly looking-arond Muslim at an airport with a big backpack.
this is about your every-day, average Muslim-American, walking down the street.
and you know what I feel when I see such a Muslim? pride.
pride that I live in a country and a city where all are welcome, regardless of who they are.
I'm not sure why you would profile an average muslim person either, it doesn't make much sense.
I'm sorry, but what do other threads have to do with this one?
I'm sorry (though not surprised) you can't figure out how you doing the exact same thing you condemn someone else for is relevant.
really?
I suggest that certain religous groups or ethnic groups deserve special treatment and should be feared?
really?
I suggest that certain religous groups or ethnic groups deserve special treatment and should be feared?
You've said an entire group of people are the same just by virtue of them belonging to that group.
All humans are monkeys and should be suspected as such.
1.5 billion Muslims and we should fear ALL of them?
that's just being paranoid, irrational, ignorant, and bigoted.
And there are how many corporations in the US...and we should fear ALL of them?
There shouldn't be "fear" because that leads to irrational behavior, but a certain "wariness" of all people (especially corporations) should always be present. So if a company claims their product is safe, I will think the product "purportedly safe" and I will do some checking of my own.
And there are how many corporations in the US...and we should fear ALL of them?
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