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so, since you are not afraid to say how you feel, this statement would be indicitive of your ability to categorize muslims in the following way:
"bearded fanatics wearing tablecloths"
am i correct? do you know the history of who created and encouraged the growth of these fanatical groups and are you aware of how stereotypical and ignorant your statement sounds - like it could come out of the most ignorant white american's mouth? i always wonder why people hide behind the most grotesque of statements when defending their right to freedom of speech.
i can understand an african's disdain for islam based on its history of colonialism and expansionism to the expense of the indigenous peoples and culture of Africa. but i know there is a difference between outright ignorance which only serves the agenda of white imperialism and thoughtful critique of a culture.
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