Grudges Against Muslims?

By: Caroline DougherHumanities Per. 2

Why does the tension exist?

O September 11, 2001 is a day that will always be remembered. Everybody can recall this day in history, where 4 airplanes were hijacked by terrorists and were crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leaving a lasting impact on our nation. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. Since this event,

some Americans have developed intolerance for Muslims.

Are Americans Holding a Grudge?

O Ever since the attack on the Twin Towers, several instances have occurred where Muslims were denied certain rights, and many believe it’s because of 9/11.

O Ground Zero Mosque: Muslims were denied the ability to build a place of worship near the 9/11 site.

Ground Zero MosqueO Muslims wanted to build a place of worship

about a tenth of a mile away from Ground Zero, where the 9/11 crash took place.

O This was a huge controversy, because those who opposed it claimed it would be like awarding Muslims for the pain they caused at the time of the 9/11 attacks, but on the other hand, is it right to deny them to build this church?

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Is America Intolerant to Muslims?

O Although there have been problems between Americans and Muslims, is it right for us to hold this grudge against them?

O Are Americans just being intolerant to Muslims and failing to realize that we must forget the past and move on?

O How can this be changed?

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