did you think that American and Wetter people are afraid from Arab and Muslims People?
442088
I don't think they fear Arabs or Muslims, terrorism however, whatever the reason is more the issue.  In the UK we have suffered terrorism at the hands of the Irish Catholics, for years so now we are used to it and therefore it is not so scary anymore.\nI have lived in Syria and Yemen, the locals are just normal decent peaceful people like anywhere else.
51644
I have known several arabs, and have not hated any. There were some that I did not like, but it was because of their personality not because they were arab.\n\nI think most of what you may be experiencing is just prejudice. People probably think that because you are arab you must be or have some ties to terrorists.
887512
It is nice to hear someone, who like the majority of Americans, does not take what their government says for face value.\n\nJust as not every American thinks every Iranian wants to destroy us, I would hope that not every Iranian thinks every American wants to destroy them.\n\nMost Americans, 99% of them, don't want to hate people.  The problem I think, lies within the people who represent our nations.  On one hand you have President Bush and others, who trying to protect our country, have tried to get people to realize that there are fundemental, radical muslims in the middle east who want to kill them.  We don't believe that ALL muslims want to kill us, but there are a large group of them who do.\n\nOn the other hand, you have the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is trying to guide his people towards a certain goal.  I myself have my own, personal opinions on what that goal is, but that would take more time to describe than I have.\n\nSo, it is very hard to descern what the average American or average Iranian believes, when we have very public, very outspoken icons standing up, spouting rhetoric.\n\nSo to you answer your question from a personal persepective, yes I support the current war.  Under Saddam Hussien, the Iraqi people were repressed and did not have the freedom they deserve, to be their own people.  I do not want to kill people.  I simply do not.  As for my government being honest, no.  I would be naive to think that my government is completely honest, but then again, the flip of that coin, is that no goverment is completely honest.\n\nI hold to V's statement "People should not fear their government, goverments should fear the people."
112169
Any person who declares their faith in Islam these days needs to know they won't be the most popular kid on the block. The tragedy of September 11th, is something that will never be forgotten and unfortuneately it's perpetrators were Arabs. No matter how vehemently any Muslim would seek to explain the differences between true Islam and Arab nationalism, it simply won't wash with your average American. It's all the same in just about everyone's eyes. So whomever is truly seeking to become a muslim nowadays better know, He or she is surely going to be tested for their faith.
776881
americans should be scared. and brave.
296940
i am a proud arab-american muslim...(born in ohio, mom n dad from syria n i vist syria every summer) fyi not all arabz live in middle eazt dou... i do agree w/ da 2 b4 me.. i feel like i am discriminated and made fun of alot... n my teach fails me 4 no reason.. (gives me 0z wen i wuz 1 of da only 1z who did dier hw rite)n dont get respect... but datz life; n life goes on... n people(cuz of da media n bush) also think dat all muslimz n arabz (not all arabz r muzlimz) r terroristz wen da truth iz dat .000000000000000000000001% of all muslims r terroristz... u dont find people on da newz say an orthadox jew.. or a catholic commited suicide bombing; do u? no another thing iz dat doz terrorizt dont hav a religon... dey change da religonz rulez.. (to sut  dem n deir selfish wayz)\nd'rutha c da glass half full dan empty... =P \nWish da world peace yall (n repect 4 every1)\npeace out:)
476578
I agree with your statements that most Arab people do not "hate" Americans even though Bush and his cronies have messed up Iraq on purpose, when Bush should have directed America's 9-11 anger toward Bin Laden and Afghanistan!  Don't forget, Bush is only in Iraq for OIL, OIL, and that's right, more OIL!!!\n\nOn the otherhand, I am American and I don't "hate" Arab people!!!  Nor does my family, nor do my friends... ;o)
934242
First of all - there's a difference between nationality and religion. Two diferent things. You *cant* generalise that a particular race/nationality/religion behaves a certain way just because of the actions of a particular group e.g terrorists. It's just bizarre to say that people from a geographic region (which is what the Middle East is) are untrustworthy. That's as ridiculous as saying  all Americans are racist or all Europeans are snobs. (Btw, Iranians are Persians, not Arabs - Persians have a completely different culture language history etc). \n \n9/11 is a complicated issue that makes it all the more easy for each of us to compartmentalise other people into little groups and try to give them labels. No wonder politicians use fear, creating the "us" against "them" mentality, when in reality there isn't such a thing. The reason the so-called war on terror is such a dismal failure is because the US is trying to fight an invisible enemy -upon realising that was impossible, they decide to attack Iraq, a solid target that actually had nothing to do with the 9/11 attacks.  \n\nThe best people can do is to educate themselves - read more, surf foreign news sites to get different perspectives (e.g BBC, Le Monde, The Independant etc.), make the effort to mix with people who are different from yourselvf, ask questions and learn more. Then you'll come to the conclusion that there are good people in this world and bad people - and neither is determind by what country you come from or what faith you practise.
127047
The biggest problem facing America in my view is a creeping insecurity that causes people to be unreasonably fearful and, as a result, more selfish and less open to knowledge and understanding. This fear might arise from a lot of different events - the war in Iraq, 9/11, layoffs, crystal meth in smalltown America - but it has turned into a chronic condition all its own.\n\nWe're all marshalling our metaphorical soldiers around us, trying to keep out the unfamiliar, pile up some money against the uncertain future. We're not taking care of each other because we're so afraid.\n\nIn a way, we're much like the people rioting against the West in the Muslim world. From the Western European/U.S. perspective, people are getting all bent out of shape about something that we take for granted. But imagine that we could remove ourselves from our own perspective and watch our responses from some TV screen in another world. Would our fear-based reactions look any more rational? I'm not sure they would. They seem reasonable because they're familiar. But think about the way gang violence destroys poor communities. Think about the way that sports fans torch cars. Of insurance fraud. Of deep-seeded, insidious hypocrisy in so many aspects of our lives.\n\nI'm not sure we should be afraid; politicians of all descriptions have been exploiting the fear, though. We don't have a sensible, sensitive, and rational voice that doesn't belie self-interest.\n\nI don't know what we can do now. Maybe each and every one of us can give up something unnecessary and wasteful - driving an SUV, smoking cigarettes, watching reality TV - and take time to learn as much as possible about the people we share the planet with.
837054
The people that went to work on 9/11 wern't afraid either. No you can't live your life in fear but you better know that there is somone out there tha wants to see you dead. Do you think if given half a chance to come over here with a dirty bomb they won't take it? We thought we were safe before 9/11. What are trying to say? We should do away with national security? Bin laden is that you?
586572
While there are American people that heat or hate all Muslims, most don't.  Making that generalization is the same as saying that all Muslims are terrorists.  It implies racism at worst and ignorance at the least.
230578
The USA doesnt dislike Muslims and Arabs. They dislike getting shot at and blown up. We have been giving aid to many Muslim countries such as Palestine and Pakistan. We are allies with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE.
123186
I don't think that all Egyptians hate Americans but we are rather unpopular in many places. Most of it has to do with the fact that America is a super power and there are a lot of misconceptions about us, just as there many misconceptions about Muslims and Middle Easterners in general. Ignorance is persons worst enemy because it breeds misunderstanding and misunderstanding breeds fear. If we would all take the time to learn about each other's cultures then it would go a long way in the world peace process. Try to familiarize yourself with people and issues before you make a judgment. You'll be a much more intelligent and wise person if you do.
517994
As a Norwegian I think this is the typical American way of thinking. There are extreme muslims, bust most of them have no intention of destroying anything. The American president is trying to frighten the Americans into believing exactly what you are saying, but I think this is more frightening than anything.
1075746
Well, it's really not "Arabs" that are causing any "situation" now. Some people assume the terrorists who were responsible for the 9-11 attacks, etc. are Muslims, but that too is overly broad. Most Muslims are peaceful, and only a minority are “fundamentalists” who want to destroy the west. We should remember that the country with the largest Muslim population is Indonesia, and the inhabitants of that country are not “Arabs.” Another large Muslim country is Iran, where the population is Persian, not Arab, and they speak Farsi, not Arabic
58796
That's too general a question.  I never gave it much thought until 9/11 because it just isn't a part  of my world at all, there are very few muslims where I live and they are no different than anyone else around.  Then the terrorism was brought to our attention and all we heard was "Muslim extremist", so all over the news, and in government paid commericals on TV we heard over and over that this isn't reflective of Muslims in general, that Islam is based on peace, etc. etc.  At the same time we also hear that Muslims are being trained from birth to hate Americans.  It's a mixed signal, as far as my own opinion I don't have a problem with it.  People are people no matter what their religion and I don't hate any of them.  But I wonder what is really happening with the future.  While the US government is very careful about telling us that nothing is to be blamed on Muslims, other governments are training their kids to hate and our kids no that.  So another upcoming generation is being trained to hate each other.\n\nIt would help a lot to get the world together on their ways, and open up knowledge rather than preach love and hate.  If people know each other as people it doesn't really matter what religion they are, they should be free to follow whichever they choose with no one hating them for it.
277906
by indians do you mean arabs or just the people from india if your talking about people from india then i think indian women at least the ones in america that i have come in contact with everyday are some of the most beautiful women i have ever seen in my life.and as far as the countrie goes i really dont know that much but they are people just like me and i will never judge someone i dont know and also who cares what stupid people think,if someone just see's you as a gas station attendant over here in america than thats their loss not yours.and as far as the arabs go they or at least some of them need to live in america first before they go off at the mouth spitting hatred for america.and i would never go to the middle east without a gun,because things are crazy over there with all the islamic extremist over there.notice i did not say muslims,i just said the extremist.and the mental picture in my mind is someone from a different place than me that is wise and can teach me about the world,but i look at everyone the same.its just naturall to me to acept that we are all human no better no worse than any other.