On September 11, 2001, a massive terrorist attack changed and shaped America. During 9/11, several airline flights crashed into various areas and hit different landmarks, including The World Trade Centers, The Pentagon, and a grassy terrain in Pennsylvania. Al Qaeda, a worldwide Islamic terrorist group, claimed responsibility for the attacks. Their attacks hugely impacted the country's security, helping put forth stricter rules and regulations. In addition to the increase in security, 9/11 placed a discrimination divide for Muslims in the U.S. and started the long lasting war on terrorism.
The morning of 9/11 was a normal day; civilians were going about their daily lives, not expecting their day would take a drastic turn. However, multiple …show more content…
Ever since the attacks on 9/11, hate crimes have jumped by 21% (Villemez). Many angry Americans punished Muslims because of their religion, however, the Muslim religion does not teach any actions that relate to violence and injustice. The mistreatment of Muslims is only because Al-Qaeda claims to be Muslim. However, they are an Islamic based terrorist group, disobeying many rules and regulations of Islam. For example, Vanita Gupta, leader of the Justice Department’s Civil rights division, said, ““We saw it after 9/11, and we continue to see an uptick in allegations of hate-related incidents today following the tragic events over the past year,”(Villemez). Many Muslims received beatings, derogatory names, and dirty looks because of 9/11. One event that occured were Muslim hate crimes. For example, in JFK airport a traveler beat an innocent muslim man. Reporter Stephanie Gallman wrote, “A traveler is accused of going on a racist tirade at John F. Kennedy Airport, yelling threatening slurs and kicking a Muslim Delta employee in the leg” (Gallman). This quote illustrates how people associate Muslims with radical Islamist terrorist groups. In addition, many American Citizens who practice religions involving head covers experienced discrimination as well(Sura). For example, civilians killed sikhs because of the turbans they wore on their heads. Balbir Singh, an innocent man, was …show more content…
On September 20, George Bush declared the War. (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). In a speech given by President Bush, he stated, “ "Our war on terror begins with al-Qaida," he said, "but it does not end there” The primary goal of the War on Terrorism was to stop Al Qaeda and the Taliban Government aiding the middle eastern terrorist groups (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). Al Qaeda was the group responsible for the 9/11 attacks and the Taliban Government backed them. U.S. troops would remove any groups or leaders associated with Al Qaeda as well. For example, the United States removed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein because of his alleged aid in giving the organization weapons. Many soldiers who were angry about 9/11 and other terrorist attacks joined the war, which created a 2 million soldier count. (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). In fact, ““In the last 15 years, millions of young U.S. soldiers have been deployed overseas, thousands have been killed, and many have returned home with debilitating physical and mental injuries.” (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). In addition to 9/11, the War on Terrorism impacted many. However, many soldiers join the war to repay Al Qaeda for their damage. By fighting Al Qaeda, the US tried to prevent the spread of terrorism and not allow terrorist groups to strike again. However, one of the biggest focus points of the US was Al Qaeda
The morning of 9/11 was a normal day; civilians were going about their daily lives, not expecting their day would take a drastic turn. However, multiple …show more content…
Ever since the attacks on 9/11, hate crimes have jumped by 21% (Villemez). Many angry Americans punished Muslims because of their religion, however, the Muslim religion does not teach any actions that relate to violence and injustice. The mistreatment of Muslims is only because Al-Qaeda claims to be Muslim. However, they are an Islamic based terrorist group, disobeying many rules and regulations of Islam. For example, Vanita Gupta, leader of the Justice Department’s Civil rights division, said, ““We saw it after 9/11, and we continue to see an uptick in allegations of hate-related incidents today following the tragic events over the past year,”(Villemez). Many Muslims received beatings, derogatory names, and dirty looks because of 9/11. One event that occured were Muslim hate crimes. For example, in JFK airport a traveler beat an innocent muslim man. Reporter Stephanie Gallman wrote, “A traveler is accused of going on a racist tirade at John F. Kennedy Airport, yelling threatening slurs and kicking a Muslim Delta employee in the leg” (Gallman). This quote illustrates how people associate Muslims with radical Islamist terrorist groups. In addition, many American Citizens who practice religions involving head covers experienced discrimination as well(Sura). For example, civilians killed sikhs because of the turbans they wore on their heads. Balbir Singh, an innocent man, was …show more content…
On September 20, George Bush declared the War. (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). In a speech given by President Bush, he stated, “ "Our war on terror begins with al-Qaida," he said, "but it does not end there” The primary goal of the War on Terrorism was to stop Al Qaeda and the Taliban Government aiding the middle eastern terrorist groups (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). Al Qaeda was the group responsible for the 9/11 attacks and the Taliban Government backed them. U.S. troops would remove any groups or leaders associated with Al Qaeda as well. For example, the United States removed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein because of his alleged aid in giving the organization weapons. Many soldiers who were angry about 9/11 and other terrorist attacks joined the war, which created a 2 million soldier count. (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). In fact, ““In the last 15 years, millions of young U.S. soldiers have been deployed overseas, thousands have been killed, and many have returned home with debilitating physical and mental injuries.” (Who Spent More on War? Bush or Obama?). In addition to 9/11, the War on Terrorism impacted many. However, many soldiers join the war to repay Al Qaeda for their damage. By fighting Al Qaeda, the US tried to prevent the spread of terrorism and not allow terrorist groups to strike again. However, one of the biggest focus points of the US was Al Qaeda