veiled4allah: till justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream1 veiled4allah: till justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream1The harsh awakening brought by Sept. 11, however, provided a tremendous opportunity. Before the attacks, Arab-American groups rarely engaged in coalition-building. Many did not grasp the importance of this, seeing themselves as part of privileged America ?- systemic attacks on their civil rights and liberties were regarded as aberrations that would work themselves out. We were after all, not black. While it is reassuring now to see Arab-Americans represented at other groups' demonstrations and rallies, our understanding of civil rights and the pursuit of justice must extend beyond merely mobilizing for ourselves. We must have a broader vision of ourselves as hyphenated Americans. We must recognize our victimization as a consistent part of American history, and use it to speak up for an America free of any victimization based on race, national origin, sex or religion.1from "I Have A Dream" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
When the Arab-American community's time in the hot seat passes, it should not abandon its vigilance and advocacy. This means its political vision must be broader than merely satisfying personal economic interests or advocating specific international agendas as Arab-Americans or Arabs.
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Subject: Re: till justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream1
"When the Arab-American community's time in the hot seat passes, it should not abandon its vigilance and advocacy. This means its political vision must be broader than merely satisfying personal economic interests or advocating specific international agendas as Arab-Americans or Arabs."Unfortunately Arab-Americans are in the hot seat right now, as much as I wish it were otherwise. One thing I think needs to be expressed more is that militant Islam does not speak for all Muslims.
I think the war on terror is not the US vs anyone, or anyone vs the US. I think the war on terror is between moderate Islam and militant Islam.
"The arc of history is long, but it bends towards justice" - MLK jr.
Subject: Re: till justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream1
Here are some Muslims who are trying to express that. If you take the time to read what Muslim groups are saying, you'll see that not only to they address it, but they spend much of their time doing so. A better question is when the media will pay more attention to it.