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SAMPLE MEDIA LETTER 2
In light of the horrible events that
been taking place recently, I would like to have one minute of
your time. I have been getting some strange looks over the past
couple of days by people who might not be aware of what my turban
and beard represent. First of all, I belong to the peace loving
Sikh religion, which originates in India. We have nothing to do
with the Islamic religion or Muslims who live in the Middle East,
though we do not look down upon any religion and consider all
humanity equal. As far as I know, Muslims in the United States do
not even wear turbans. It is not correct to think of a turban
wearing Sikh to be a Muslim. Secondly, I encourage all of you to
keep an open mind and heart during these troubling times,
especially towards American Muslims. Not only are American Muslims
suffering as fellow Americans but they are also becoming the
scapegoat in crimes that they obviously did not commit, let alone
condone. It is especially important for us as fellow Americans to
not let these tragic events trigger hatred and racism towards
other Americans. The goal of terrorism is to tear a nation apart.
Don't let them win. Irrespective of our backgrounds, let us not
forget our common homeland and unite as true American patriots
during these difficult times.
God Bless America.
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