Quote:Lol, dude, didn't you read my last paragraph??? My point stands. Assuming Islam is the reason for this attack based solely on a person's name or ethnic background is a dangerous and rather pathetic way to view the world. In my opinion...

 

LOL, I get your point.  However, I do think that I pointed out that yes, I was "profiling" or "stereotyping"  in my assessment as far as what was going on.  I do agree with you somewhat, but as a "military person" that served during the time that I did as well as working for the military since then, assembling a "point of view" based on a person's name is pretty much a "natural" thing for me.  Is it wrong?  Perhaps, but that's what my experience has taught me over the years.

 

I'll admit that I "jumped the gun" when I identified this as having something to do with radical Islam, but that's just instinct.  Fortunately for me, I was correct in my assessment.

 

Is it a "dangerous" way to view the world?  Perhaps to some, but not to me.

 

Is it a "pathetic" way to view the world?  Yes and no.  My "military tactical mind" puts 2+2 together and comes up with a solution.  My "personal mind" doesn't judge people (to the best of my ability) based on race, religion, color, etc.

 

It's really hard to express how I process things like this in my mind.

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