I hate being called unamerican simply because of my religion...?

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I was a US MARINE! I served this country under the threat of death. I payed my taxes, and i do not break the law.  I am now disabled but i still am held as a piller in my community.  I vote and i believe my voice matters. So why does my religion as a muslim define how i am seen.  What brought on this rant  was being told by a street preacher( outside of walmart) that i am a terrorist and i gave up my citizenship when i desided to become muslim. Well what about all the other muslims who proudly serve this country in politics and the armed forces. I didnt risk my life with out so much as a thank you, and become a disabled vet to be told i am less than american. Tell me what you think.  I am just as American as any one else and last time i checked muslims were not voting to change laws and our constitution. Who really is Anti American in that regard.

solarius · Accepted Answer

Please don't let the judgmental name-calling of a few extremists get to you. I have had the privilege of working with Muslims who I thought were fine workers, and fine Americans. Not all Christians, or all Americans in general, share the anti-Muslim hysteria that is currently being voiced by an overly vocal minority. Peace be with you.

Todd · Answer

1) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

2) Don't listen to street preachers, especially ones hanging around outside of WalMart. He may have been selling shady items out of his van in WalMart's parking lot yesterday, and simply moved on to another money making scam today.

Anonymous · Answer

Just ignore them, like Islam commands you to ignore the ignorant. Your average American Muslim is as "American" as any other citizens of the USA.

Selene · Answer

Your religion has no baring on your citizenship and on behalf of the country I salute and thank you for your service to your country

Anonymous · Answer

Hon, he was a Christian preacher, hence a bit of insanity. It was outside of walmart, adding to the evidence of it.

Mike Hunt · Answer

Well that's just terrible.

Seriously, and I don't even like Islam.

NERO · Answer

Too bad, your religion goes against of all the parameters of a democracy and the women rights

Anonymous · Answer

America... where you have freedom of religion as long as it's Christianity!

Anonymous · Answer

I would not do that

Thank you for your service, it is greatly appreciated

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I hate being called unamerican simply because of my religion...?

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