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Spence,
Extremist muslims have made a well publicized appeal to kill Americans. They have tried many times - how many reports and convictions of failed terror reports have we seen the last 6 years. We just sentenced a nut to prison for trying to kill Americans in Time Square. On 9/11, they were successful. Extremists dont carry a flag, dont wear a uniform. We cant identify them, except for one factor. They're middle eastern and muslims. So its just plain common sense for Americans to show some trepidation or reserve when viewing people that fit that description. If the black panthers made similar threats and delivered on them, common sense would dictate that most people would be cautious around black men. Its common sense.
While we think this is "new" as you say Islamaphobia is rampant, let me challenge you. Last weekend was watching a classic movie from my youth with my kids. Back to the Future. Anyone remember who pulled up in the VW van and shot Doc? Anyone remember why?
Its was the Libyians, dressed in islamic garb and shooting AK-47s, why? Doc was supposed to deliver plutonium to build a nuclear bomb! Over 25 yrs ago Spence and it was common place to see Islamists as a threat. No one watched that movie and said" Libyians as terrorists? Build a Nuclear Bomb? But Islam is a religion of peace! Thats Crazy!"
Couple that with the last 9 years, and if you dont get it, I cant help you.
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