You know, when you talk about prejudice, prejudice is usually born out of fear and ignorance.
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Trump says our current rules on letting Muslims into the United States isn’t safe enough, and until congress can provide a safer solution he wants to ban all Muslims from entering. “Not at all, we have to do the right thing, someone in this country has to say what’s right, I have great respect, I have people that I have tremendous relationships with, they’re Muslim. We’ve never experienced something like this”, said Pleasant View School student Malika Kounkourou.
Jordan is among the United States’ staunchest allies in the Persian Gulf region and its military has regularly flown bombing missions against the Islamic State group.
Donald Trump has defended his proposal.
Donald Trump is in another controversy after he called for a shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until government authorities could get a better handle on terrorism. “How are you going to filter these people out, Trump?” said Erchid. On the national level, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said, “Not only are there many Muslims serving in our armed forces, dying for this country, but there are Muslims serving right here in the House, working every day to uphold and defend the Constitution. It strengthens ISIS and insults the patriotism of millions of Americans – many of whom have given their lives in the defense of our country”, said Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic Minority leader in the House of Representatives.
Vice President Joseph. Biden told Bloomberg News Tuesday that because of Trump’s “dangerous” comments, if he wins the nomination Hillary Clinton will “win in a walk”.
In an exclusive interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s World News Tonight Tuesday evening, Trump was given the opportunity to clarify the remarks – and was asked whether he regretted proposing the ban. “We are not a people who react in a fearful way”.
Lamia Arafa who also attends the mosque said, “Trumps statements aren’t only bigoted, they’re completely anti-American”.
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“We believe that Donald Trump is an extremist”. We have no idea if they love us or if they hate us. Coast resident Brandi McCrory said, “I totally agree with him”.
