American Muslims beginning to fear that 'Islamophobia' is gripping the U.S.

LA Daily News ^ | 4/12/07 | Brad A. Greenberg

[CarrotAndStick]

It’s not Islamaphobia that these animals are seeing. In most cases, it’s a healthy natural reaction to their excesses, or their lack of condemnation of their fellow followers. And it’s not just in the US. It’s in every place around the world where Islamaniacs have wreaked havoc: Australia, Thailand, India, Israel, etc., except, maybe Europe. :)

[YOUGOTIT]

Muslims need to provide a safe environment for Christians and Jews and all other religions throughout the world and quit this stupid Satan notion that either you are a Muslim or you are beheaded.

[Towed_Jumper]

“”Islamophobia is a root cause of radicalization,” said Salam Al-Marayati, executive director of the Los Angeles-based Muslim Public Affairs Council.”

This guy is confusing causes with effects. Islamofacism is the root cause of radicalization. The effect is more Americans becoming “allergic” to Islam.

[GenuineChocolateFace]

"Islamophobia is a root cause of radicalization," said Salam Al-Marayati, executive director of the Los Angeles-based Muslim Public Affairs Council.

Ahhhh. Yeah, sure it is.

[JeeperFreeper]

Maybe I’m just being old fashioned here, but random killings, the sudden jihad syndrome, and suicide bombing, all from the same religious cult , will create “phobia” in rational minds.

[tcostell]

“The underlying issue is the growing anti-Islamic sentiment that is being fueled by the industry of hate in America,”

Yeah ... that whole "flying planes into buildings" thing had nothing to do with it. The constant qausi-legal and civil action assaults,the rioting, the suicide bombs and the IED's, the demands that we adhere to sharia law, the extortion of our corporations to avoid pork and alcohol, all those were totally irrelevant, it's all about the "industry of hate".

These people truly are shameless.

[Truthsearcher]

Hmm, fear of “islamophobia”, would that make it islamophobia-phobia?

[OB1kNOb]

No fear of Islam. Just the crystal clear picture of its reality coming into focus.

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

"American Muslims beginning to fear that 'Islamophobia' is gripping the U.S."

I certainly hope so. I was beginning to think our meaning had been misconstrued.

"The underlying issue is the growing anti-Islamic sentiment that is being fueled by the industry of hate in America,"

Is that like the culture of corruption? I fear another power phrase here.

[Ieatfrijoles]

There's a dadgum Muslim

Now that's clever. Did Brad A. Greenberg get a reacharound from his muslim brothers for writing this?

[Centurion2000]

American Muslims beginning to fear that 'Islamophobia' is gripping the U.S.

Hatred is much different than fear. Miso_islamics

[sageb1]

“The term “Islamophobia” was coined in 1997 by the British think tank Runnymede Trust. But before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, it had little use in the American lexicon.”

It still has little use. A phobia is an irrational fear.

I am more inclined to fear Islamophiles.

[Leg Olam]

I don’t hate muslims per se but I have to admit I feel better when they arn’t around.

[ElectricStrawberry]

Bush’s fault?

Or is it “24”?

[Trailerpark Badass]

"Islamophobia is a root cause of radicalization," said Salam Al-Marayati, executive director of the Los Angeles-based Muslim Public Affairs Council. "As we are trying to counter extremism, we are coming up on Islamophobia as a major barrier to integration of Muslim Americans into the larger society."

So, if you fear the behavior of radical Islamists, you are, in fact, creating more radical Islamists. Thus, the whole notion of "Moderate Muslims" is a lie.

I guess the only choice is to submit, or eliminate Muslims entirely.

Thank you, Mr. Al-Marayati, for providing me with a bit of clarity.

[A_perfect_lady]

You can bet I have it.

[stop_fascism]

I hate to admit its true. All Muslims should leave the Great Satan so they don’t have to put up with such horrors. That’ll teach us. Buhbye.

[N. Theknow]

[magoo70804]

Just behead the offending teacher of the religion of peace and move on...

[Publius6961]

The incident last month, which CSUN is investigating, illuminates a broader concern among the United States' estimated 5 million Muslims. With increasing frequency, Muslims are talking about an "Islamophobic" culture that is inciting violence and discrimination - more than five years after 9-11.

That is great news!
I would worry if that were not the case.

Nothing has changed since 911. At the time I already had a totally negative view of islam, but no need or desire to actively oppose or attack it.
Things have changed for the worse. Muslims worldwide are either actively or passively attacking everyone else, and the number of murders has increased steadily those last 5 years.

It would be remarkable if the hatred for islam were not increasing.
Muslims don't have a clue. This is not a shari'a society. Adopting rules and passing laws will not work in a free country!