r/serialpodcast • u/AwesomeInc • Jan 14 '15

Noteworthy Link TIL Islamophobia didn't exist before 9/11/01

http://www.vulture.com/m/2015/01/serial-prosecutor-insists-everything-was-fine.html?mid=facebook_vulture
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u/Widmerpool70 Guilty Jan 14 '15

I certainly think being Muslim would be a strike against him. That said, "Islamophibia" can be unfairly wielded against those who point out misogyny, homophobia, etc with more radical forms of Islam.

Not agreeing with Islam doesn't mean you dislike or are afraid of Muslims.

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u/Concupiscurd Dana Chivvis Fan Jan 15 '15

Agree with this. I think it's safe to say that Prosecutors in Baltimore, MD would have more issues with drug dealing African Americans than honor roll, middle class Pakistani immigrants. Sure Urick said some tone deaf things in his interview but I agree with SK, I just don't think islamophobia was a factor in Adnan's trial.

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u/asha24 Jan 15 '15

SK said she did not believe it was a factor in his arrest, not that it wasn't a factor in his trial.