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9/12 What I want to know is the percentages behind the Jewish #'s in
the American media and the Muslim percentages in the American
media. Also same with politicians who shape our international
affairs. is it any wonder why we antagonize the arabs then?
\_ Journalists' guide to covering Arab Americans:
http://www.freep.com/jobspage/arabs
\_ I think the average joe isn't even sure whether he should hate Arabs
or Muslims (not to mention he shouldn't hate them collectively in
the first place.) I'm still confused whether or not most Arabs are
Muslims, whether the Islamic world is against US or the Arab world
is against US or both or neither, and so on.
is against US or both, and so on. All I know is
is against US or both, and so on. Should I interpret the TV footage
as "The Arabs cheering on / condemning the attack" or "The muslims
cheering on / condemning the attack". All I think I know is
"ethnic Isralis" are *more or less* the same as "jewish".
cheering on / condemning the attack". Is the Middle East conflict
about Arabs or Muslims? All I think I know is that "ethnic Isralis"
are *more or less* the same as "jewish".
\_ There are Christian Arabs, and non-Arab Muslims. Most Arabs are
Muslims.
I think the real problem is that most people have no clue WHY
these people hate the US, or why some might cheer such an action.
\_ Is it Arabs or is it Muslims whose women cover up their faces
in public?
\_ Muslims, but it's not required by the religion and I don't
know if it's limited to Muslims.
\_ Its the green eyed monster of envy. They hate us because we
are believe in freedom, equality, liberty and our beliefs
have made us prosperous in ways that they can never hope to
achive (mainly because of thier screwed up religious system).
Go ahead tell me I'm wrong and childish etc. Its you who are
wrong, if you believe that somehow this shit is our fault for
doing x to country/people a or support country/people y.
\_ you're not childish, but you are wrong.
It's because of women flaunting themselves about
in public and in films, rampant homosexuality, and
general degeneracy in the USA.
\_ Our way of life, esp. liberty, freedom and equality
require us to tolerate behaviors that we do not agree
with. They hate the ideas of liberty, freedom and
equality (esp. for women).
\_ Exactly my point. They hate our way of life, esp.
the freedom for people to live and do as they chose
so long as it is consistent with civil order. |
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| www.freep.com/jobspage/arabs -> www.freep.com/jobspage/arabs/ Religion 10 Politics :: 11 Terminology :: 12 Stereotypes :: 13 Coverage :: 14 Resources :: 15 Credits Like all people, Arab Americans are too often described in simplistic terms. Although the Arab culture is one of the oldest on Earth, it is, in many parts of the United States, misunderstood. Culture, language and religion are distinct qualities that act in different ways to connect Arabs, and to distinguish them from one another. The differences that seem to separate Arab Americans from non-Arabs can be much smaller than the variations that at times differentiate them from one another. It takes time to learn the issues and to understand them, but it is essential and rewarding for us to do that. At the Detroit Free Press, published in the city with the United States' most concentrated Arab-American population, we try to better understand and explain these issues daily. After consulting with others, we offer this guide as a step toward more accurate journalistic portrayals of Arab Americans. The 100 questions and answers contained herein only touch on the issues. We urge you to give these issues the attention they deserve by continuing to read, to interview sources on all sides and to make a long-term commitment to increasing your understanding. For it is only with understanding that we can practice fair and accurate journalism. How does conflict in the Middle East affect Arab Americans? Is Arabic the only language spoken within the Arab world? Many recently immigrated Arab Americans also know French. Are characters in Arabic different than those used to write English? Are Arab Americans more closely tied to their country of origin, or to America? Do Arab Americans maintain ties with their home countries? What kind of relationship does cousin mean to Arab Americans? Do Arab Americans typically get married at a younger age than non-Arabs? What do Arabs mean when they refer to someone as Auntie? Why do some Arab women wear garments that cover their faces or heads? What if the story is about Arab Americans whose ethnicity is not relevant to the story? Are there issues about the way Arab Americans are portrayed in the media? Is there a coverage pitfall that reporters should avoid? Contents :: 27 Overview :: 28 Origins :: 29 Language :: 30 Demographics :: 31 Family :: 32 Customs :: 33 Religion 34 Politics :: 35 Terminology :: 36 Stereotypes :: 37 Coverage :: 38 Resources :: 39 Credits Content copyright 2001 Detroit Free Press. |