They Don't 'All Look Alike'

Essay # 5726

Ethnic Studies > Conflict
Ethnic Studies > North American
Sociology

A look at hate attacks on Arab-looking Americans since the Sept 11th attacks.

1,500 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2001 United States

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Paper Summary:

This page paper presents a detailed look at the attacks on Arab looking residents in the United States. The writer uses specific examples to outline what is happening to those who look Arabian in this country following the September 11, 2001 attack on this country.

From the Paper:

"The nation watched in horror on the morning of September 11, 2001 as the World Trade Center Towers in Manhattan were destroyed by terrorist attacks. As soon as the first attack occurred planes being driven into the Pentagon at full throttle traumatized us. Within minutes after all the attacks were over cries could be heard for revenge. The American people want revenge and they want it now. Unfortunately that translates into hate crimes for some. Those who look Arabian were in sudden and grave danger and they knew it. Many fled their homes to seek refuge with other family members, while some just refused to leave their house. While we counted the dead and realized it was going to be in the thousands our anger grew. That anger has now turned into a violent force in some cases and innocent people are being physically attacked(Melemed, 2001) . Their crime Looking Arabic. President George W. Bush has asked again and again that we not attack private citizens. He instead wants us to put our energy behind supporting military strikes overseas. Most Americans are listening but there are a few who are bent on violence regardless of the innocence of their victims."