To Mr. Brendan Steinhauser

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This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on August 12, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

When weighing the benefits and the drawbacks of the PATRIOT Act, it is clear to most Americans that preventing future acts of terrorism is much more important than trying not to offend Muslims in this country. American Muslims should see it as their patriotic duty to undergo more intense scrutiny than the average American. It only makes sense to do so if we are serious about combating terrorism. Turning away from the fact that an organization made up entirely of Muslims seeks our destruction is a fatal error in judgement.

Americans should not deny jobs or services to American Muslims, but we should not pretend that there are not hundreds in this country that are plotting to destroy us. Let’s not let our feelings get in the way of doing what is right for our protection. Following the course advocated by liberals like Ms. Isensee will only make us more susceptible to attack.

I don’t care how you justify or rationalize your racism, it’s still racism. It’s still ugly, small-minded, and disgusting, and it has no place in a country filled with people who would like to be able to say the words “land of the free, home of the brave” without bitter irony.

(via Atrios)

4 thoughts on “To Mr. Brendan Steinhauser”

  1. When weighing the benefits and the drawbacks of the PATRIOT Act, it is clear to most Americans that preventing future acts of political terrorism is much more important than trying not to offend Republicians in this country. Republicians should see it as their patriotic duty to undergo more intense scrutiny than the average American. It only makes sense to do so if we are serious about combating political terrorism. Turning away from the fact that an organization made up entirely of Republicians seeks our destruction is a fatal error in judgement.

    Americans should not deny jobs or services to Republicians, but we should not pretend that there are not hundreds in this country that are plotting to destroy us. Let’s not let our feelings get in the way of doing what is right for our protection. Following the course advocated by Republicians will only make us more susceptible to attack.

  2. I fail to see how mentioning a religion equates mentioning a race. To clarify, what I wrote, I stand by. All American Muslims, including those who are white, Hispanic, black, Arabic, Malaysian etc.. should see it as their patriotic duty to undergo extra scrutiny when boarding planes etc.. While not particulary religious myself, I must say that Islam has not shown itself to be “a religion of peace.” Granted, Christianity had its Medieval abominations with the inquisition and witch burnings. However, this major religion only retains small numbers of fanatics, while Islam has many, many more. How many atheists, Buddhists or Sikhs are blowing themselves up and killing innocent civilians, as compared to Muslims?

    I must emphatically disagree that discussing religion has ANYTHING WHATSOEVER to do with race. To call me racist is to prove that one is unable to come up with a better argument.

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