While American Muslim girl sang Star Spangled Banner in statehouse protestors hurl insults outside

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Raw Story ?@RawStory 19m19 minutes ago
Muslim girl sings ‘Star Spangled Banner’ as Oklahoma anti-Islamic protesters scream insults http://ow.ly/JK7xm

A rally by hundreds of American Muslims at the Oklahoma Capitol on Friday to promote religious tolerance was interrupted by anti-Islamic protesters holding signs proclaiming the United States a Christian nation.

While an American Muslim girl sang the “Star Spangled Banner” inside the statehouse in Oklahoma City, about two dozen anti-Islamic protesters outside hurled insults at the group, mostly students, as they visited the Capitol to speak with lawmakers. There were no reports of violence.

“If they had a sword, they’d cut your head off,” protesters shouted. Some carried signs saying “Islam equals Death.”

The “Oklahoma Muslim Day at the Capitol” was organized by the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and supported by the Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma, whose members helped escort attendees into the Capitol and past the protesters.

“The protesters outside are protesting all that America is about – the freedom of expression,” said Tariq Sattar, board member for CAIR Oklahoma.


read: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/muslim-girl-sings-star-spangled-banner-as-oklahoma-anti-islamic-protesters-scream-insults/

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1. dumb ass ignorant bigoted americans. who are ALL probably descendent's of immigrants

[KamaAina]

2. Why do they hate America so much?

[Fred Sanders]

3. Fear and hate fills their empty lives, but it gives them some meaning, so the GOP and Fox have convinced them.

They are really just a vast minority in America, made bigger by their shouting and media megaphones.

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11. When Muslims are painted more violent than other groups, targeting them becomes socially acceptable

Lex Looper ?@lex_looper 6s6 seconds ago
When Muslims are painted more violent than other groups, targeting them becomes socially acceptable. RIP Mukhtar Ahmed.

[OKNancy]

4. Tulsa World link

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/capitol_report/despite-protests-oklahoma-muslim-day-at-the-capitol-goes-on/article_caf6dfa8-ee8c-5f5d-8950-7e4cd6ed0acb.html?_dc=977100435178.7269

Much better reporting...

Read the comments. It makes me feel better. 90% are against the protesters

[Fred Sanders]

5. What if the the worshipers were Jewish or Christian and the protestors Muslim..

The linked article makes me feel no better at all, there is a mean spirited streak rising in the land of the free and brave and it must not be downplayed.

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9. right

...and as our government's military confrontation with the 'Islamic State' terrorists escalates, also does the misguided anti-Muslim attitude and rhetoric in many Americans expressions of understandable outrage against the atrocities. It's a familiar reaction to those of us who pay heed to other military offensives in our history and the marginalization of, and prejudice and discrimination practiced against, nationals from the countries in conflict with us. Extra care and attention is needed as a hedge against the inevitable, but abhorrent backlash.

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6. They don't mind showing the world how ignorant they are.

That's what I always find to be a common characteristic among these mouth breathers.

Truly remarkable.

[cyberswede]

7. "The protesters outside are protesting all that America is about"

That about sums it up. Seems there are so many "patriots" who actually despise America's principles and other Americans.

I'm ashamed of them.

[yuiyoshida]

8. Didn't that happen with a

Hispanic young woman as well?

[dilby]

10. Jordan Pilot was a Muslim you backwards asshat.

Ugh that pic pisses me off.