Ten years ago - a week after the 9/11 attacks I drafted an editorial for New Jersey Lawyer "We Are All New Yorkers Now". It reflected on the catastrophe and celebrated the spirit of national unity. We were fortunate that George W. Bush honored that spirit and that he did not lapse into a tabloid rant about the Muslim threat. He preached tolerance. It was his finest moment as President.
Today there are still threats to that tolerance. When a Christian fundamentalist slaughtered over 70 in Norway we did not conclude that Christians are dangerous. But when a Muslim commits a crime too many blame Muslims. There remain voices of intolerance, which are highlighted in the video below, a product of an educational campaign for tolerance: MyFellowAmerican.org
Today there are still threats to that tolerance. When a Christian fundamentalist slaughtered over 70 in Norway we did not conclude that Christians are dangerous. But when a Muslim commits a crime too many blame Muslims. There remain voices of intolerance, which are highlighted in the video below, a product of an educational campaign for tolerance: MyFellowAmerican.org
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