Dad lets daughter drown in Dubai so she's not 'dishonored' by male lifeguards' touch

[Syzygy321]

215. My thoughts on that

You aren't going to change Muslims in other countries - even if you become president. So, think about what you can do for the Muslim next door.

I see Muslim communities in the US as being like droplets of oil in water. They stick together partly for familiarity and comfort, but also in a deliberate effort to keep the children from chasing western liberties. (Especially true about daughters because male reputation depends on keeping females "modest". Forced marriages happen. Abusive control of girls and wives happens frequently. Reputation murders happen here too.)

But what I hope is, that in a few generations there will be more mixing and assimilating - such that Islam in America will develop the same range that Judaism has. There might be secular "cultural Muslims" and liberals. And that will make life better for a lot of Muslim-born kids.

I would like to see non Muslim Americans expedite that. But you guys are doing the opposite.

The hostility of the "Muslims suck!" camp just ensures that Muslims will continue keeping to themselves.

The mindless cheerleading of the "Islam is just as good as the other religions" camp ignores the reality that IT'S NOT. And enables the crappy aspects to continue unchallenged.

Many Muslims in this country are getting crushed and abused ( I am speaking of girls and women and boys; it's different for grown men since they can break their own rules with no consequence, and they are the ones who benefit from the rules anyway. ). They truly have no access to the freedoms and legal protections you take for granted.

To promote integration: do the simple stuff. Keep an open mind and an open door. If your kid makes a Muslim friend, invite her over. Make connections; treat Muslims like everyone else. Reach out, especially, to Muslim women - since the abused ones often don't get support within their community, you might turn out to be a lifeline or a bridge out, for a woman who cant talk to anyone else.

(Oh - but just reach out in a normal way, like you would to anyone else. Dont do that awkward patronizing thing, assuming all Muslim women are kicked dogs who need you to save them. No one likes that, okay? It's insulting.)

Basically, I'd say, just be a decent human, but don't silence the victims by mouthing the "Islam is wonderful! And cannot be criticized!" crap that Muslim tyranny has shoved down everyone's throat. And when you hear that bullshit from your liberal friends (and you KNOW you will),

think of me and millions like me, and call them on it.

Thanks.