Peter King's Obsession

An editorial in the New York Times titled, “Peter King’s Obsession”, written by Bob Herbort, explains how the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Peter King, is trying to slander all American Muslims as terrorists or having something to do with terrorism. However, if that was the case, then we could just go around blaming whole races for a groups wrong doings (much like that of Hitler during World War 2). The author in this editorial is hoping to get across to his audience (all Americans, especially Muslims) the fact that it is not appropriate for a representative to have enough power to persuade our government and the American people that all Muslims are terrorists. Bob Herbort’s claims can be summed up in two major points.  Peter King is ignorant in thinking that all Muslims are terrorists, and that American Muslims are actually helping out the United States government in the war on terrorism.  One study in particular held by Duke University and the University of North Carolina explains that the American Muslim community has been more helpful than harmful relating to aiding the government with tips and clues about terrorists and terrorism in the United States.

            I agree with Bob Herbort and his rejection of Peter King’s theory which sums up that all Muslim Americans are dangerous to the United States.  I agree simply because it is impossible to prove this fact.  Peter King is obviously narrow minded.  King has yet to show any real evidence to back up his accusations, but there have been numerous studies to prove him wrong.  The United States is a melting pot and accepts all different types of races and religions.  The horrific tragedies that Al Qaeda has performed has jaded Mr. King’s outlook on the equality for all Muslims living in the United States.  The phrase guilty by association comes to mind.  President Obama's deputy national security adviser, Denis McDonough publicly used this phrase against Peter King in a speech he gave in Virginia.  It is obvious that Peter King is delusional if he thinks the government will have anything to do with his illogical ideas.         

Bob Herbort’s credibility is spoken for with the fact that he is a published editor in the New York Times with numerous editorials (along with other types of written articles) under his belt.

I hope that Mr. King either drops this issue or finds a new occupation.  Right now our country needs to start coming together and rebuilding.  These types of actions and ideas are only tearing us further apart.