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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 17:07:46 GMT
Yes, Allipeas. She and her family moved to Morocco. I tried to contact her when 2peas closed but I never heard back from her. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk OOOOH, I remember they moved to Morocco to work in her dh's parent's school, but I didn't realize it was because of or partly because of anti-Muslimism. Yes sadly it was. It's a shame but it is a huge issue in this county and sadly seems to be getting worse lately.
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Post by chances on Aug 29, 2014 17:07:51 GMT
You know what I find frustrating about these threads. People refuse to actually acknowledge the real problem raised in the OP. How are these young men in MINNESOTA being radicalized? Why would a person raised in the US go to Syria to fight a jihad? People are so quick to assume that someone is disparaging all Muslims, that we can't even acknowledge a real issue. I frankly don't care which Muslim groups is putting out press releases, any more than I care about whether the Vatican puts out a press release condemning a wacko for bombing an abortion clinic in the name of Jesus. If you're trying to understand the problem (which is actually probably multifaceted), then it's important to look at all potential causes. The real anti Muslim sentiment in this country is undoubtedly part of what is radicalizing these young men AND simultaneously making it difficult for others to reign them in. A PP talked about her family being treated badly for Muslim and the silence that can create. All of it is important. Obviously, it's not the only factor. However, people seem shocked that an American would essentially commit treason. Maybe we should acknowledge that the American experience isn't the same for everyone.
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