My article was about a CIA hired group of non-CIA agents to moniter American-Muslim groups around the northern area Universities. These group groups are looking to gain intel on any possible terrorism, however these American Muslim groups have no known connection to past terrism, or are terror related groups on the domestic front or internationaly. These unnamed CIA hired groups are fallowing these groups at their meetings and on groupd fieldtrips, with their only motive, being that these groups are Muslim.
My question to you is, Do you think it is okay to be racialy prejudice in a time of war, for public safety; or is recism never justified?
I'll post the link in a coment soon, sorry for my computer trouble.
I don't think that racism is ever justified. Even in a time of war, I don't think that racism should ever be a way to find people to arrest. Just because somebody from their race or country did a bad thing, doesn't mean that everyone from there is a bad person. If a "white" person was charged with a crime in the United States, the police shouldn't be targeting all white people to arrest. This should be the same for any race in, even in a time of war.
ReplyDeleteI do not agree with Kayla. Racism is not justified, but people should be suspicious. Our nation is a target for terrorist attacks, so I can see why there would be people very concerned about different races and ethnic backgrounds. Even if the people of different races were born in the United States or came to the U.S. when they were kids, they still could be connected back to their countries, and be willing to do something destructive to our nation. Just a couple months ago I remember seeing an article in the news about a U.S. born male who was planning a suicide bombing in Washington. If the people are suspected of terrorism, they should be observed cautiously.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kayla, racism is never justified. Even if we are in a time of war, being prejudice against a group of people is not right. Just because one group of individuals from a certain culture or race are involved in a terrorist act, doesn't mean that everyone from that culture or race is involved. Like Kayla mentioned, when someone of "white" race in America is charged of a crime, doesn't mean that everyone in the United States will now need to be monitored for possibility that they could have been involved in the attacks. Being racially prejudice in a time of war is unconstitutional, and should not be happening even if it is for public safety.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Crystal but I do agree with Kayla and Sydney with the fact that racism is never justified. I agree with Crystal because we need to take precaution to keep our country safe. It may seem cruel and unjust to be targeting certain races but with what had happened in our nation's history there is no way we can't be concerned. Although unfair to target a certain race, I think that most of the people in the race should be aware that America is not targeting someone because of their race but because the race is associated with dangerous activity that occurred in the past. The thing is, is that almost every race has their own stereotype as to what crimes they may involve themselves with. Muslims are not the only ones who can feel racially discriminated against. I think that in a time of war, it is the nation's duty be on high alert. If I was in the shoes of a Muslim i would be offended but I would understand it is for the greater good of the country's well being
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jurnee and Crystal. Although racism is wrong, it is necessary so that our country can be kept safe. Yes, Muslim people take the brunt of this racial discrimination, but it is partly justified. If the 9/11 terrorist attacks never occurred, I do not think that Muslim people would be in the same situation that they find themselves in today. There have most likely been instances where racial discrimination has been over the top and ultimately hasn't uncovered any sort of criminal offense. But, there probably has been situations where racial discrimination has helped in areas where a criminal offense may be taking place. Although racial discrimination is wrong in practice, I think that it is justifiable because of our country's recent history.
ReplyDeleteI feel that it is the only thing the CIA can do if they feel that these people may be at threat to the country then it is their job to act on it because if they choose not to act on it and they end up being terrorist and anything goes wrong the blame goes on them. Its a better safe then sorry method. I do see how the Muslim population could feel offended by them invading their privacy I would feel the same way in if I was in their shoes but that is what the CIA feels is necessary to keep this country as safe as it can be.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I think racism is never okay even At a time of war. Although like sam said it is a very hard for the CIA and this might be the only possible way of finding anything out. So I gues I am indecisive on this topic because when it comes to racism it is hard to tell who is right and who is wrong. The CIA is trying to do the right thing by protecting us but the way they are trying to do so could be offensive, so Ike I said I'm not sure what side I would take.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that if it is for the public's safety of the united states then it is ok to investigate groups due to race. Its for our own safety and due to the past its better to be safe then sorry. As long as there is no harassment to these people there really shouldn't be a problem.
ReplyDeleteI believe that during a time of war, racial profiling can be helpful for taking safety precautions. Like Trevor said, if public safety is an issue, i think that any way of identifying criminals can be effective if it is not abused. abused meaning that regardless of race, the suspect revives their rights as American Citizens (provided they are citizens)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Trevor that it is okay to be suspicious and make sure that our country is safe as long as the people are not being harassed. I don't think racism is a good thing, but if there is suspicion, I would rather have our country be safe by taking extra precautions. I also agree with what Nate said about racism not being justified but because of our recent past, we should make sure we keep our country safe
ReplyDeleteI agree with Laura and Luke and Trevor that racism is okay if it justified and absolutely necessary. Because of the severity of some of the attacks on the US that have been caused by some of the people of their heritage, I feel that it is justified for the CIA to pay extra attention to them, but I think that they should be more vigilant of people of all races. Maybe they should not follow them around, but they could just put up cameras to make sure people of other races were not planning any terrorist things. Terrorism definitely can, and has, come from the inside, as well as from the outside.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's ever ok to be racist towards anyone no matter what the reason is, racism can never be justified. No one should ever be treated differently because they look like someone who has a negative connotation. I don't think it's okay to be racially prejudice in a time of war for public safety because there's no way that every single Muslim in the world is a terrorist. Therefore, nothing should be assumed, and none of them should be judged because of what other people in their religion have done to the United States. Also, someone of a different race could very well be a terrorist but no one is assuming anything about them. It's strictly Muslims. Therefore, I don't think racism could ever be justified because anyone of any race could be a terrorist. It depends on the individual person, not their race, where they're from, or their religion.
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