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Indeed. I don’t know anyone who wanted to close the detention facility at Gitmo because of where it was — but rather because of what it was. It’s not merely a symbol, but is the embodiment of the implementation of a bad policy. If you close Gitmo but carry on the same bad policy elsewhere, you’re playing a shell game, Mr. President. [From Missing the Point]

Muslims are already denouncing terrorism, why aren’t we hearing them? | America Magazine

Muslims are already denouncing terrorism, why aren’t we hearing them? | America Magazine. Dr. Hussein Rashid, a Muslim American who teaches religious studies and consults on religious literacy, has also experienced a form of selective inattention even when the message is constructive. After the bombing attempt in Times Square in 2010, Dr. Rashid—who was born and raised in New York—and two Muslim colleagues were on every major network and cable TV outlet all day condemning the action. That night he gave a talk to 200 people and asked how many had seen the coverage. “Of the 190 people who claimed…

FlyRights Reports Profiling and Harassment by Airport Security Right From Your Phone

I hate the security theater that is TSA. Having said that, I would like an option in an update to the app to recognize those who do their job with professionalism and respect. I think we need to point out problems, but also praise whatever good we can. FlyRights Reports Profiling and Harassment by Airport Security Right From Your Phone. Not every encounter with the TSA results in harassment or an uncomfortable “enhanced” screening, but if you feel you’ve been unjustly targeted by airport security for searches or other invasive procedures, now you can file a report directly from your…