Quote:<i>Originally posted by Dan </i><b>Bismillah</b>

As salam alaikum

My dearest Phat, (I am only being silly.  I hope that you do not take me for condecending... not my intention.)

I am an American, from the \"heartland\" if you will.  I made my statement playing upon his statement alluding to how Americans just do not have time to research issues and that they are so hard working, implying that other people do not work as hard.  As an American, I also feel that I can say anything that I want because it is part of living in this country.  I do not include where my home country is on my information for the exact purpose that this conversation showed.  He assumed that I was from elsewhere and got mad at my accusations thinking that I had no idea what I was talking about.  

I know how it feels to be generalized from both sides of my background.  Brothers will ask me why Americans do such and such.  Americans will ask me why muslims do such and such.  I always tell them first off that I am not the representative of either Americans or Muslims.  I am me and I can give the opinions that I have.

On that note, I think that you will see that I have really yet to furnish my opinion on this topic.  I was only trying to help someone open thier eyes to the possibility that others may be right.  In past discourses with others on the board, I more than readily accept being wrong when I am provided with the information that refutes my stance.

I was frustrated with the complete lack of dialogue and responded harshly.  I probably should not have done that.  I can always ignore posts.  Allah Forgive me for my lack of patience.  I appreciate your presence on the board.  If I have not explained my comment then please let me know and I will try to clarify.

\"What is matter?  Nevermind.  What is the mind?  Doesn't matter.\"

-Homer Simpson (just to show a little of my roots)  

Peace