Annotated Bibliography On The Odyssey

Immigration and Religious Profiling: Annotated Bibliography

The author of a Why I Am a Muslim: An American Odyssey discusses their viewpoint as an American Muslim female in the article. Asma Gull Hasan is an American born child of Pakistani immigrants who grew up in California and was attending liberal college courses during the Oklahoma City bombing, she uses these experiences in the article. Hasan opens the article with a hypothetical question, encouraging readers to think of the stereotypes placed on Muslims. The author points out the racial diversity of Muslims in America with useful statistics. The author shows an understanding of Muslims are capable of terrorism, however points out that the religion in based on peace and not war. The author expresses their opinion on the next step to progress in America, open conversations and education. Also discussed is media bias and the understandable affect it has on American’s perceptions of the religious group.

This article discusses both opposing and supporting views on immigration laws being used for antiterrorism purposes. The author uses examples of individuals who were profiled, charts, diagrams, quotes and news articles to support each view point. The author expresses the supporting viewpoint believes
immigration from predominantly Muslim countries poses a risk factor that should be carefully monitored. The opposing viewpoint is said to believe civil liberties have been violated and future aid from Arab and Muslim countries is hindered in the process. The war on terrorism and the effects on the Muslim community globally is also detailed.

This article discusses the negative effects of profiling Muslims due to their religion to prevent terrorism.
The author expresses that most Muslims, Arabic peoples, Sikhs, and South Asians follow the law. The first point made is that resources are wasted when profiling occurs, thus giving less attention to legitimate threats. Another point made by the author is preattack behavior should be the focus, not skin color or religion when screening for potential threats. The article also points out that racial profiling can be difficult to even apply, due to the diversity of looks and that creates a selective enforcement. The author also explains why profiling has failed following the 9/11 attacks by Arab
men.

Chisun Lee discusses ethnic and religious profiling in American during President George W. Bush’s era. The lack of terrorism charges following voluntary interviews with roughly 8,000 Muslims, Arabs and South Asians is used as evidence to back Lee’s claim. Lee spends several paragraphs detailing how fear of a people group can lead to the unsafety of many Americans from hate crimes. The author also mentions how many are forced to “prove themselves” innocent, rather than being perceived as innocent until found guilty. The article also features a quote suggesting racial profiling was wrong in the past and that has not changed today.

The author, McCarthy, expresses supporting views on profiling based on religion and ethnic backgrounds. McCarthy suggests that despite not everyone “who falls into that profile is a terrorist” profiling is an “investigative tool.” The author also spends multiple paragraphs discussing his opinion on how and why policing immigration laws and profiling is too lax. The piece also compares Muslims to various mobs and terrorist groups. The author concludes with arguing that the United States’ Constitution and laws only guarantees the majority of Americans to be “free from unreasonable searches.”