Thomas Paine’s characterization of America from Rights of Man is formulated around the preconceived belief that the government, which was established "on the principles of society and the rights of man," is responsible for America’s prominent social, political and economic equality. America is known as the world’s “melting pot;” it has, as Paine states, “people from different nations, accustomed to different forms and habits of government, speaking different languages, and more different in their modes of worship.” Alas, this vast mixture of cultures and individuals does not introduce unity and peace; instead it creates strife. The discordant presence of diverse cultures and religions has been seen all through this present nation's history
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Especially since 9/11, many if not all Muslim or Islam-related events are constantly portrayed in a negative light. Americans will eat up anything from the media without hesitation or doubt. From a very recent survey taken, Aftab Ali shares: “From the 1,800 surveys conducted, results showed that, between 2010 and 2014, the number of people who reported seeing Islamophobia directed at someone else spiked from 50% to 82%.” The article goes on to state that witnesses of negative behavior towards Muslims has increased from 69% to 93.3%. A female student at San Diego State University was choked with her own hijab and was a called a terrorist and told to leave the country while in a parking lot. Her attacker only attacked her because of the fact that his mind was poisoned by the view that anyone in any headscarf or even that anyone looks Muslim is a terrorist. This poisonous belief is rammed into people’s thoughts predominantly by the media. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to blame Muslims for terrorist attacks however ignorant people are far too mindless to realize that religion does not breed terrorism or violence. Teen Ahmed Mohammed made a clock and brought it to school, only to get in trouble because his teacher automatically assumed it was a bomb. The depictions of Muslims in western media are increasingly getting worse. Lindsey German says it best: “Muslims are caught in a clash of civilisations narrative in which they are seen as backward while Western civilisation is portrayed as the saviour.” Looking deeper into the mistaken beliefs of the media, it is clear that they are really the misconceptions and ideals of the government itself. Media, such as news stations and newspapers, is regulated by the government to a certain extent. Muslims around the U.S. are facing repercussions following recent attacks in Paris, including vandalism to mosques, and hate-filled
Especially since 9/11, many if not all Muslim or Islam-related events are constantly portrayed in a negative light. Americans will eat up anything from the media without hesitation or doubt. From a very recent survey taken, Aftab Ali shares: “From the 1,800 surveys conducted, results showed that, between 2010 and 2014, the number of people who reported seeing Islamophobia directed at someone else spiked from 50% to 82%.” The article goes on to state that witnesses of negative behavior towards Muslims has increased from 69% to 93.3%. A female student at San Diego State University was choked with her own hijab and was a called a terrorist and told to leave the country while in a parking lot. Her attacker only attacked her because of the fact that his mind was poisoned by the view that anyone in any headscarf or even that anyone looks Muslim is a terrorist. This poisonous belief is rammed into people’s thoughts predominantly by the media. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to blame Muslims for terrorist attacks however ignorant people are far too mindless to realize that religion does not breed terrorism or violence. Teen Ahmed Mohammed made a clock and brought it to school, only to get in trouble because his teacher automatically assumed it was a bomb. The depictions of Muslims in western media are increasingly getting worse. Lindsey German says it best: “Muslims are caught in a clash of civilisations narrative in which they are seen as backward while Western civilisation is portrayed as the saviour.” Looking deeper into the mistaken beliefs of the media, it is clear that they are really the misconceptions and ideals of the government itself. Media, such as news stations and newspapers, is regulated by the government to a certain extent. Muslims around the U.S. are facing repercussions following recent attacks in Paris, including vandalism to mosques, and hate-filled