01/04/2009 06:55:18 AM EST

Cenk we have black people in Utah

posted by AmericanMuslimGirl

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I just have a few thoughts I would like to express.

First of all, I think you did a wonderful job, and I know it is difficult because this situation has caused stress for all of us. I just want to assure you that you are having a positive effect, you should continue tirelessly, and not let anyone bully you, including me. 

I also wanted to comment on racism and stereotyping in Utah. I live rather close to Provo, and in my experience, I would not want be African American or Mexican living here. The people here are ridiculously passive aggressive.

But, we have ever increasing population of Somalians, Iraqis, Bosnians, Pakistanis etc. due to horrible situations that I am sure you are well aware of. There are wonderful things happening in Utah. Rest assured.

So I'm trying to be patient. Because I don't want to get tasered. Stay sweet schmoopie papoopie prop 8. Peace out.

 

amg

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Have you ever been hated in the place you were living?
A. Yes, it was fun F*** them. 42%
B. Yes, I got tired of it rather quickly and wanted to get out. 28%
C. No, I generally spend my time with those who believe the same things I do. 28%
D. I can't really stand people who have different beliefs, but I try to put up with them, passively aggressively 0%
E. I hate polls, F*** off :P none of the above 28%

Votes: 7
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Cenk we have black people in Utah | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 hidden)
In regards to your poll (none / 0)
Nah I never have problems, cause I'm white

by Perry on 01/04/2009 01:54:22 PM EST

Utah loves them some Muslims! (none / 0)
They bring a different perspective to the traditionally All-White, All-American culture.

Next time you walk into the Salt Lake City Airport, see how many non white people you can count.

That passive-agressive thing you refer to? That's just a polite Mormon checking to see if you're wearing a bomb under your clothes.

by KenTX on 01/04/2009 03:55:22 PM EST

Now You're Pissing Me Off Texas (none / 0)
A sad tragedy indeed (linked article), but I'm curious of the percentage of mass killings committed by white teenage males vs. Muslim males here in the United States.  If you follow the news, I'm sure you might have a hunch (i.e. Columbine + copy cats), but I don't want to make any statements before I get the numbers.  Anyway, I'm still comfortable saying you're insinuations are completely absurd.  

by rev24 on 01/04/2009 04:30:35 PM EST

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Sorry Rev (none / 0)
but it's my job to explain the perspective of the 63 million people who voted for Bush. I'm not down on Muslims because they're non white. I'm down on Muslims who are oblivious that other Muslims are killing people in the name of Allah. Christians get bashed in this forum on a daily basis, and nobody comes to their defense. Imagine if they were killing people in the name of Jesus. But when I point out that it might be a dumb idea to invite future terrorists to immigrate to America, it causes you discomfort. Think about it Rev.

by KenTX on 01/04/2009 06:08:15 PM EST

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AmericanMuslimGirl, we have smart people in Texas. (none / 0)

KenTX (if that's his real name) does not necessarily represent our views. Alhamdulillah.

I've never been to Provo; I've just read stories about its uber-conservatism.. I've been to Salt Lake City however, and I could see an African-American or Latino living there - or a White Muslim revert like myself for that matter. You still got a Democratic mayor, right?

My point is that I'm from a small town in Texas myself. (A real-world Arlen no less.) And you have the same "culture of obedience" there, only instead of the LDS variety, its Southern Baptist and whatnot. You also have the Klan making a comeback, and with Obama in the White House and the economy still struggling, it's bound to get worse.

I'm in Austin now where it's mostly safe, but we've had random incidents - an interracial couple got beat up by racist thugs, vandalism of a local mosque, that sort of thing.

Eternal vigilance.

by LudwigVan on 01/04/2009 06:21:37 PM EST

I can't help but be curious. (none / 0)
"My point is that I'm from a small town in Texas myself."

Would you care to name the county or region of Texas?

by KenTX on 01/04/2009 08:17:37 PM EST

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Lazy Susan (none / 0)
Why don't you just dig up the IP address and figure it out yourself, Supersleuth?

by OneHitKill on 01/05/2009 01:07:42 PM EST

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Cenk we have black people in Utah | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 hidden)
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