Quote by Cat Stevens

The latest horror to hit the U.S. looks to have been caused by people of Middle Eastern origin, bearing Muslim names. Again, shame. This fuels more hatred for a religion and a people who have nothing to do with these events.

The latest horror to hit the U.S. looks to have been caused

Summary

This quote highlights the unfortunate tendency to unfairly associate specific religious or ethnic groups with acts of terror based solely on the origin or names of the perpetrators. It emphasizes the damaging impact this practice has, fueling hatred and prejudice towards innocent individuals who have no involvement in such events. The quote emphasizes the need to recognize that acts committed by a few individuals do not define an entire religious or ethnic group. It calls for a more informed and rational approach that separates the actions of individuals from the larger communities they may belong to.

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