Call it whatever you want. I call it trying to look at the other side of the equation, and I promise you, in today's climate, that's anything but PC.
When we supported the Afghans against the Soviets, President Reagan called them, "Heroes, freedom fighters. . ." now that the tables are turned, they're terrorists.
Yes, I'll agree with you, "terrorist" is equated with people from the middle east in America ..... I've yet to see anyone equate "terrorist" with the Danes !
There's a group of white folks in Ireland (admittedly, not Denmark) called the IRA. Some call them terrorists. In the south (not southern Denmark), the KKK terrorized blacks until . . . well they occassionally still do. These white terrorists were wreaking havoc at a time when most Americans thought "Muslim" was a cotton fabric.
You need to reread my paragraph about the media's stereotyping of black males, there's an important point that eluded you--perception is reality and it isn't.
My father served this country in the military for 27 years and had tours of duty in WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam. I've got two cousins who are in the Special Forces, and I imagine they're headed toward the conflict right now. I love this country for all it is, but I don't let my affection blind me to my country's faults, and I'm not afraid to respectfully voice my opinions about them.
My family's blood has paid for my right to run my mouth. |
