Real Americans

"Naturalized American" or "of ________descent" are terms the media throws out to describe people accused of terrorism who are from the Middle East or South Asia. The implied message is that these people really aren't Americans, so no surprise--they've become terrorists.

I disagree. More than 4 million Americans are of Middle East or South Asian ethnicity and most of us are peaceful, hardworking people. We may not embrace all aspects of American culture, like dating, drinking, and lewdness. Yet, we are American as much any one from Germany, England, or other European countries.

Since long ago, Muslim Americans, including those from Syria, Pakistan, and Saudia Arabia, have contributed to making the United States a great place to live. And, we'll continue this tradition, despite the negative stereotyping from the media.