The "Million" Muslim March

When it was reported that the "Million Muslim March" would be held in Washington DC on September 11, it was expectedly met with outrage from many Americans. In an attempt to soften things up, organizers decided to rename the event to the "Million American March Against Fear". And when no one bought into this bullshit, the event was changed back to it's original name.

Let me just say this, I have no personal beef with American Muslims. If they love this country, they have just as much right to the freedoms of any American citizen. However, I have to wonder what the organizers of today's march were thinking. September 11 is still a very emotional day for many Americans. Many view it as a sacred day, as well. So why would Muslims, of all people choose this day to hold their march on our nations capital?

At this time, let's take a detour and cut right through the bullshit......

It wasn't Irish Catholics, Buddhists or the f*cking Amish who flew those planes into our buildings 12 years ago. It was a group of radical Muslims. So, when another group of Muslims, regardless of their intentions, chooses to have a march on the anniversary of 3000 American murders at the hands of Muslims, we tend to get a little pissed! Spin it any way you want, but today's march was nothing more than a "poke in the eye" of every American who had to experience the senseless violence from the 9/11 attacks.

The "purpose" of today's march, which was organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC), was to bring attention to the claim that Muslims have been victims of anti-Islamic bigotry ever since the 9/11 attacks. I'm not saying that there isn't some stereotyping. But did they have to pick September 11 to protest their point? Of course, they didn't. But they did it anyway, knowing that it would piss people off. Pouring salt in an emotional wound is never a good idea. Perhaps a better idea would have been to have a remembrance of 9/11 victims and speaking out against the assholes that perpetrated the violence. Excuse me if I'm not overly sympathetic to your bigotry allegations today. You see, I still have images of people jumping to their deaths from the Twin Towers clouding my mind....

Kudos to all of the bikers who made the trek down to DC today. You guys did America proud and I will tip back a cold one in gratitude this evening. Ironically, the bikers were denied the same "march" permit that "oppressed" group of Muslims was granted. Hmmm......

If any American Muslim feels that he or she has been a victim of discrimination, simply produce the evidence and due course will follow. I'm sure there will be plenty of ACLU lawyers lining up to get some of that action. Just don't ever think of disrespecting this sacred American anniversary again! Thank you....

kw