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How tough is it being Muslim in San Diego?
One of the highlights of my childhood was praying next to Muhammed Ali and Karim Abdul Jabar in the Los Angeles Islamic Center, where we had a mix of Black and foreign muslims. At that time the religion wasn't portrayed as something foreign, but rather a domestic religion popular in the black community. Since 9/11, the media has made an increasing effort to politicize the religion, even using the term "Islamist" (which derives from the arab word for "peace") to mean terrorist. I find it repulsive that the Mosque, the muslim community, and those Muslim sports stars, the champions of my youth, would be equated with a training camp for terrorism. It's been a shock and awe campaign on the Muslim community in the States. Thank you for your in depth reporting of the community here in San Diego. You captured both the conservative and more liberal viewpoints that are found here in the States. Accepting the different communities in this city and learning from each is what makes this one of the most beautiful and enriching places to live in the world. Great job.— May 27, 2008 8:24 a.m.