[cyborg]

There were a few stories of muslims going down to volunteer at the rescue site, but other than that I don't know. Thousands? I mean in context of the whole country I suppose it's possible. If that's true then why did the US have such a problem finding arabic linguists? You have to learn arabic to become a muslim. Weird article.

[SittinYonder]

Elaasar is author of "Silent Victims: The Plight of Arab & Muslim Americans in Post 9/11 America." The writer wrote this for Progressive Media Project, a source of liberal commentary on domestic and international issues; it is affiliated with The Progressive magazine

I think this explains why it's such a weird article. It's just disappointing to see it in my home newspaper, even if my home has turned into a liberal bastion.