>>>or the number of Arab-Americans who avoid political topics via email<<<
Which is the real reason for Al Jazeera to print this story. The rest is just propagandistic drivel designed to push people towards the reduction of surveillance, thereby allowing the Religion of Peace to further their aim of creating an Islamic paradise on Earth for everyone except the Jews and other infidels who deserve death, torture, or subjugation.
Like all good propaganda, there’s an element of truth in here, I’m sure. I would think there are people unwilling to speak up out of fear of government reprisal. But I’m also considering the messenger.
The article was written by Claire Gordon, who from what I can find, is a complete liberal. That makes it all the more interesting.
Originally from London, Claire Gordon is a reporter covering labor, job market trends, and women’s issues. She’s based in New York City, and has contributed to AOL.com, Slate, The Daily Beast, and the book Prisons: Current Controversies. As an undergraduate, her Yale Daily News’ column earned her the distinguished title of Seventeen Magazine’s “Dorm Dating Expert”.... runner-up.
Bingo.