So let us file this one away under the headings of “Some people
don't get humor” and “People have no concept of exactly how our
Country functions. Basic scenario for those who don't want to read
the linked article. Website well known for its humor and satire
posts an “article” that announced President Obama is going to
make November “Muslim Appreciation Month.” Well dump the sense
of humor and break out the high hats folks because people got all
bent out of shape over it.
You know the kind of folks I am talking about right? The same folks
who got upset because an American Born Boy of Hispanic Origins sang
the National Anthem. The very same people who cried foul when a
wonderful young lady of Indian Origins who was also born in the US
was crowned Miss America. The people who believe that if it ain't
blond haired, blue eyed and paler than a fish's belly then it isn't
AMERICAN! You know, the morons.
Before I rant any further, let me state a few facts just for any of
those said morons who might be sounding out these words right now.
Fact the first is that even if he so wished the President could not
declare any month an appreciation month for any Religion be it Islam,
Christianity or Pastafarism. It violates the basic concept of church
and state. Despite what some people believe America does not have a
National Religion. Christianity is not nor has it ever been the
Official Religion of the USA. So without some serious Constitutional
Rearranging, no religion could ever have a Month of Love. Sorry it
just can't.
Secondly, let us just say that the aforementioned Constitutional
Rearranging occurred. Say our governing bodies lost their collective
minds and said, “Hey let's show the religions a little love and
tenderness.” All well and good. Hooray for Religion. That still
would not preclude a Muslim Appreciation Month because we still have
that pesky little thing called Freedom Of Religion running around and
contrary to apparently popular opinion, that does not translate into
Freedom to Worship Christianity.
I know a lot of people out there seem to think it sucks, but every
religion has the right to celebrate and show their faith. If
followers of Islam want to stage a Million Muslim March they have the
right. (As a somewhat amusing note though, the actual attendance of
the MMM was less than 10.) If followers want to put up religious
scenes they can. Islam is just as much a “legitimate” religion
here in the US as Christianity or any other faith.
Always remember a simple fact. Be careful who and what you condemn
no matter how much you dislike or disagree with them. Oppression is
a slippery slope and one day you might just find yourself the one who
is “wrong.”
Course, in closing, let me say that the bigotry running rampant
because of this isn't really what is bothering me. Sadly, I have
come to expect nothing less from this country. No what bothers me is
that people are either to stupid or unwilling to bother to confirm if
a story is true or not before they get their panties in a twist.
Come on, People. Prove that you aren't complete idiot and do a
little research. It may take a few minutes, but you'll look a
lot...okay maybe a little less stupid.
End of Rant
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