Is Osama bin Laden is still pulling strings from the grave? The death of Osama bin Laden has had resulted in various reactions from Americans. The most well-known and publicized response has been happiness and elation, but some Americans have responded in a different way.
According to The Associated Press, many of the young Muslim American community have responded to Osama bin Laden’s death with an optimistic outlook on the future. They are relieved and attribute the discrimination they have endured to the actions of Osama bin Laden. His death is seen as an end to the discrimination.
Despite the celebration and optimism, bin Laden’s death has sparked a revival of the post 9/11 discrimination against Muslim Americans, specifically Arab Americans. In a recent report by CNN, two Muslim Imams, were taken off a plane heading to Charlotte, NC . The Imams were dressed in Islamic attire. They were searched twice and taken off a plane even after they were found to be of no harm. There is dispute as to the origin of the discrimination. There were conflicting reports that the passengers were uncomfortable. Other reports say that the pilot was the origin of the discrimination.
There have been other reports of hate crimes and discrimination against American Muslims, since the announcement of bin Laden’s death. According to The Huffington Post, there was reported vandalism to a mosque in Louisiana and Amherst NY.
Osama bin Laden promoted separation and conflict among Muslims and non-Muslims. Many celebrated his death as an end to the hatred and discrimination. His death proved that his ideology was not going to break the united nature of the American spirit. The celebrations in the streets and chanting that followed the announcement of his death showcased the unity among Americans against the terrorism he promoted. These recent actions of discrimination continue a divide that bin Laden promoted.
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