I am too an American, and it seems to me that the only smart one posting to this thread is oalex. Everyone else wants to see only a small narrow road. Well ladies and gentleman, I want to be proud of this country. I so do. I want to love this country and embrace it for its many treasures. But how do I do it if all I see is hate. Granted there are millions of Americans who understand the true meaning of diversity and see everyone no matter their ethnicity as equal. But there are still thoses who do not. I wish not to see this side of America and hate that it exists.
Bush said that American was attacked. That freedom was attacked...
Well it seems that it still is...
<< A man was charged with murder and attempted murder today after he allegedly fired at two gas stations and a house, killing an Indian immigrant inside one gas station.
No one was injured at the second station, where a clerk of Lebanese descent was working, or the house, where a family of Afghan descent lived.
Police are investigating the possibility that the crimes were motivated by Tuesday's terror attacks in New York and Washington. Around the country, several apparent backlash attacks and threats have been reported against people of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent.
Police charged Frank Roque, 42, with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and three counts of drive-by shooting. Bond was set at $1 million.
The East Valley Tribune reported that Roque shouted, "I stand for America all the way," as he was handcuffed Saturday night. >>
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Bush said that American was attacked. That freedom was attacked...
Well it seems that it still is...
<< A man was charged with murder and attempted murder today after he allegedly fired at two gas stations and a house, killing an Indian immigrant inside one gas station.
No one was injured at the second station, where a clerk of Lebanese descent was working, or the house, where a family of Afghan descent lived.
Police are investigating the possibility that the crimes were motivated by Tuesday's terror attacks in New York and Washington. Around the country, several apparent backlash attacks and threats have been reported against people of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent.
Police charged Frank Roque, 42, with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and three counts of drive-by shooting. Bond was set at $1 million.
The East Valley Tribune reported that Roque shouted, "I stand for America all the way," as he was handcuffed Saturday night. >>
Click here for full story