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I'm amazed to be honest at how many people I talk to who feel we should be targeting young Muslims specifically regardless of their behavior or nationality.
It's justified as common sense (looking at the numbers) but deeper down it's simply fear of a people or subtle (or not so) bigotry.
History has a terrible track record in this regard...it's the basis for genocide.
If I was a 25 year old American Muslim today I would be guilty until proven innocent in many Americans eyes. This is a very sad situation.
Remember the Sikh who was killed shortly after 9/11 by some dumb%$%$%$%$? It's exactly this kind of ignorant fear that will make the problem worse.
I'm sure people will argue, but...but...but...
Hey, I'm aware of the reality...which is why I'm a believer in the power of profiling when used properly including firm oversight.
-spence
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