"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"
- Cat Stevens
About this Quote
In this quote, Cat Stevens is expressing his disappointment and disappointment with the manner in which people of Middle Eastern origin and the Muslim faith are typically unfairly blamed and targeted for acts of violence and terror in the United States. He sees this as a cycle of hatred and bias, where innocent individuals and an entire religion are unjustly demonized and scapegoated for the actions of a couple of. Stevens believes that this only perpetuates more hatred and department, and he calls for understanding and compassion towards a group of people who have no connection to these terrible occasions. He prompts for individuals to not let worry and ignorance fuel discrimination and bigotry towards a tranquil and diverse community.
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