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| amatullah |
| 03/25/02 at 10:59:55 |
| Arabs and Muslims face increased discrimination in aftermath of September 11th attacks. Ananova : US residents alter Arabic names A growing number of Americans are changing their names to less Arabic-sounding ones following the September 11 terrorist attacks. The Council on Islamic-American Relations says many people feel they have no choice but to alter their name after suffering prejudice. Many cite incidents of bias and harassment or fear they could be targeted because the attacks were carried out by Muslim extremists. New Jersey resident Tariq Hasan is to be known as Terry Hasan from now on. 'Terry', who lives in Hoboken, across the river from where the twin towers once stood, said: "I notice a change in people's demeanour when I tell them my name is Tariq. "They may be thinking, 'Oh, you're one of them.' Who knows what could happen to me?" A San Diego man, who is serving in the Navy, went to the courthouse two days after the September 11 attacks to change his name from Mohamad to Michael. On the form where he was asked to state the reason for the change, he scrawled, "Stereotype, discrimination and prejudice against my name." In Mira Mesa, California, a man once named Bedir is now named Mark. "I do not want an Arabic-sounding name anymore," he wrote on his application. Soon after the attacks, US authorities reported a spate of assaults on Arabs and those who appeared to be from the Middle East. A Yemeni shopkeeper was shot dead in California after becoming the target of racial abuse and a death threat. An Arizona shopkeeper from India met the same fate, prosecutors say, because he wore a turban. Story filed: 10:11 Thursday 21st March 2002 |
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| ltcorpest2 |
| 03/25/02 at 15:19:32 |
| My Grandmother came to America from Lithuania. Her family changed their name to make it more english sounding because of the predjudice of people against eastern europeans. I think it has happened to many people groups |
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| mujaahid |
| 03/25/02 at 15:28:38 |
| [slm] Mike does that make it right? The difference is muslims are a lot tougher and stronger willed then others, and we will not lie down or hide away. Look at the bravery and defiance of the muslim women, few took their hijabs off! In fact even more since sept 11th have started wearing hijabs. Why? Its a sign of defiance, defiance and love for thier religion and way of life, a sign that they will not allow poeple to dictate thier lives to them, not allow people to take islam away from them, that they are prepared to risk whatever harassment and difficulties they may come up against, and the bravery of these muslim women is incredeble, and inspiring. |
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| ltcorpest2 |
| 03/25/02 at 20:20:43 |
| never did say it was alright, was just mentioning it. People are predjudiced all over , and people all over that are persecuted against, show bravery and i applaud anyone who overcomes tough circumstances. But, mujaheed, I have seen bravery and toughness in all societies. I do not think anyone one society or religion owns the trademark on bravery. I thought my dad was being brave, walking across lithuania, poland and germany to get to freedom. |
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