Personal Narrative: The Increase In Muslim Customers

I work at a department store jn a small, rural city. In this store, we get many different kinds of customers-whites, blacks, Hispanics, American Indians-and many Muslims. The wide diversity of customers allows for interactions with people I may have never otherwise gotten a chance to interact with. It's due to these acquaintances that I have gained love and respect for all different kinds of people around the globe. Due to recent happenings, I have noticed an increase in Muslim customers entering my department store. These customers are exactly that to me-customers, just like all the rest. I am not afraid of them, nor do I believe there is any reason to be. While I do not understand their language, I can still appreciate their ability and fluency while trying my best to establish clear communication. And above all else, I understand that they are in the store for the same reasons as all the non-Muslim customers, and
Because the answer is simple: they're not. They are parents, spouses, friends. They are a father holding a helpless infant. They are a family going out for a good time. They are a mother, wanting better for her children than she had in her own country. This is the reality of Muslim immigrants. The radical population that recieves the majority of publicity does not make up the true majority. In fact, less than 0.00009 of all Muslims are terrorists, and very few, if any more, condone it. In fact, given that number, one is more likely to be hit by lightening than ever be threatened by an Islamic terrorist in their lifetime. In addition, 94% of all U.S. terrorist attacks are performed by non-Muslims, while 2% of all European attacks have Islamic basing. These statistics support my original statement: Muslim immigrants are being incorrectly portrayed and are being falsely discriminated against because of the actions of the radicals of their