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Ranting about people and their stupid assumptions.

I was told recently that:
Because I am muslim, it is safe to assume that I am illiterate.
Because I am an arab, I live in a tent in the desert.
Because I am a woman, it is safe to assume that I was forced to marry when I was 20.
Because of all the above, Life isn't fair to me.

Why do people assume that I am unfortunate because I was born an Arab?
Why do they think I am illiterate because I am a Muslim female?
Why do they think that they know all about "poor-me" without bothering to ask?
Why is it that they talk down to me and think me stupid?
Why is it that they assume I am dumb because I cover my hair?
Why are they shocked when I get higher grades? I do have a brain beneath my scarf!!!
Why can't they accept that I am proud of who I am, of my family and my religion?
Why is it OK to be a 15 yrs old single mother and then complain of my age if I got married by 20?
Why do they assume that I am an intolerant, homophobic, racist person?
Why is it OK to make fun of my religion and is NOT if I complain about it?
Why is it that personal freedom applies to me if I want to wear a bikini and doesn't apply if I want to wear a head-scarf?
Why is living near a church cause people to assume I live in a non-muslim country?
Why is having a jewish best friend is a shock to all?
Why is it that the most personal thing is their business?

This is me ranting about a think that was said to me recently. Everything here was said to me at some point during the last few months!!

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  • BrokenWingsNewFaith gold member
    November 29, 2009
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    Media and people being people....

    Perhaps it's the media, with a combination of stupidity..... people are people, and they will forever look down upon others they do not understand. I'm sorry... it's not right


  • The.poet.of.hearts
    October 26, 2009
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    Salam on you
    Salam on you
    Salam on you


    Allah.. is our Witness.. He will show them the results of their dead..

    Superb Sister
    I liked every word of it
    Assalam O Alaikum
    by
    the poet of hearts and beautiful words


  • Brunilda gold member
    October 26, 2009
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    People asume about a lot of things and it does get sickening. People are people they should except people for who they are. Instead of asuming and hurting others thinking they no it all.

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