UCI's Muslim students protests

I read news about commotions caused by a number of UCI students during the speech of Israel Ambassador to the US and how the police arrested and cited 11 protesters. I can easily noticed that many American Muslims are supporting the acts of those people. In fact, the video feed shows many female students were actually involved and seems supportive of the actions of their male compatriots. The commotion itself is probably not very surprising (knowing the state of Israel-Arab relationship), what's more surprising to me is the response from the readers.

Most Muslim readers (which I assume also live in Orange County or at least in the States) appear to be supportive of the actions of those Muslim students. Not very surprising. What made me more appalled was the fact that they blamed others for it. True, Israel was not exactly the nicest neighbor to have in the Middle East but honestly Israel is probably just doing their best to survive among continuous attacks from its "not so friendly" neighbors too. It is our human nature to deflect any charges against us and start blaming those who bring the charge or others for it.

However, the most alarming part for me is the fact that many young Muslims in America are very "confused" or petty much "brainwashed" by their blind fanatic religious belief, while proudly claiming themselves to be "American" and exercising their "freedom of speech." It is kind of funny that these "smart" morons seems to forget that they did not have that kind of privilege in their home countries. Look at how Iranian regime crackdowns on their own citizens' protests, even though they are all Shiite Muslims. It's pretty harsh, isn't it? Executions and tortures in jail, public killing and attacks by militia. Think of what would happen if Assyrian or Jewish people are the ones protesting, wouldn't they receive even harsher punishments?

Honestly, freedom of speech is the product of Western civilization which is strongly influenced by its Judeo-Christian tradition, and it will not work well in countries who does not respect pluralism in its society. Sadly, these guys are trying to use the freedom of speech excuse to insult and attack people that they simply dislike for no reason. If these guys were Christians in a Muslim country, they would have been badly beaten at least. Some of them will probably lose their lives too.

Wake up guys, do you realize that you are trying to exercise your "freedom of speech" to promote and propagate the creation of a religion dominated environment with limited or no freedom at all? Unbelievable!

Here is my response to the news (Hopefully it does not get deleted too quickly):
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I grew up as a minority - Christian - in a Muslim majority country, and sadly it was not pleasant (to say it very mildly) being a minority there. Freedom of religion was restricted and any dissension was being persecuted harshly. I liked America for being able to become a melting pot made of people (or descendants of people) from all over the world regardless of their race, nationality and/or religion.

I noticed that more and more young American Muslims who are clearly trying to separate themselves from the rest. Look at the story of Pakistani Americans who were training and fighting to perform jihad in Pakistan and Afghanistan. It saddens me. I believe the legacy of this country as a great melting pot will soon end if more and more young (and often more educated) Muslims are acting and thinking like most of you guys here. I believe you should not live in the US if you don't like the US policies and/or diversity. What's wrong with freedom of speech? If you guys disagree with him, talk to him verbally, bring up your argumentation and don't just act like fools.

It is sad and alarming to see how Islamic extremism grew and nurtured in our colleges (maybe there are professors or faculties who actually taught, nurtured or supported them). The future of America the way we look in the past seems kind of dimmed. America is great when all people from all corners of the world work together for the same goal, yet it will crumble when we are not united. Sadly, America is getting more and more polarized with the advent and rise of younger generation American Muslims like these guys (and many of the commentators). Honestly, I think the government should start monitoring OC’s worship places like the Malaysian ISA did. With the rise of these radical young Muslims, the problem is no longer about privacy, I am afraid it’s much greater than that.

If you call yourself American (Whether Iranian, Yemeni, Pakistani or whatever country you're from), stir away from the radical teaching you have been getting (whether from your parents, teachers or other people). I wish you would try to see America from outside your closed-mind. If you already decided that Israel is Evil and America is the Great Evil, I am sure we will not see the end of the war and sadness which took place in Middle East.

It is mind boggling for me, how you could consider yourself "..... (put your country’s name here) Americans" yet you still cannot get over your parents obsessions of unrealistic utopia hidden in the name of Islam. Yes, you guys could dream of the great Caliphate under Dar-ul Islam, but is it realistic? Did you not know how many people died in the war prior to the “time of peace” that you guys are aiming for? Countless Jews and Christians was beheaded and poisoned during the war, even the prisoners of war. Well, you did not care anyway, since the bloods of non-Muslim worth nothing for you guys. It was you who cry out the loudest when one of your kin was being hurt (even if it’s mildly), yet you tend to close your eyes when non-Muslims are being hurt or killed by the actions of Muslims. Are we (non-Muslim) dogs or lower than dogs?

I totally agree with some non-Muslim posters above that if a non-Muslim would have interrupted a sermon or a message from a Muslim, he/she will be persecuted greatly (some may be beheaded but not always), and I can name quite a few people who had actually experienced it (even though the country was somewhat more democratic and western/liberal leaning). It could even prompt backlash to religious places (churches) and/or businesses owned by minority.

And I like one comment which appears to be unrelated yet it rings so true, "Did you like Lebanon after the war?" So, to all of you, American Muslims, don't simply blame your problems to Israel or America, look into the mirror first before you start nitpicking others' blemishes. It seems that your religion had taken over the better part of your brain. And if you don't like it here, feel free to leave. Maybe your minds will be opened once you lived the harsh reality of your homeland.

God bless y’all!

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