Very emotional and thought provoking
This was a very powerful piece. I am an American woman who embraced Islam about 5 years ago. When I went to mosque this week the police were there to protect us. There have been several incidents of beatings and persons being spat upon in my town. On the other hand, numerous interdenominational prayer services have been held. The mosque opened to anyone and many from the community attended to hear the iman denounce the attack and the terrorists who have perverted the message of Islam which is Peace. I understand the frustration of those who are upset by American involvement elsewhere, but other countries turn to us for aid in their wars. I understand the issues with Israel. Americans would not have liked it if, instead of Arabic land, the state of Israel had been created by giving the Jews Nebraska and Iowa, for example, as land for their new country. Please, do not judge and attack individuals and groups for who/what they are in race, religion or nationality, let us know each person by their actions. If indeed, this was the work of bin Ladin and his followers, then let him be dealt with swiftly, before more innocents die.
