Salem College students, there has been an outbreak of cyber bullying due to the recent events with the death of Osama Bin Laden. As far as I know, the cyber bullying extends to facebook and text messages. It has come to my attention that (an) American citizen(s) with Middle Eastern lineage have been targeted along with others who are international students. I understand that some of these students are targeted due to their race and/or religious beliefs.
The Salem College handbook states that cyber bullying is not tolerated on Salem College campus. Anyone who is a victim of cyber bullying can contact honor council and set up a trial. Cyber bullying should not be acceptable in any circumstance - this is a very serious matter with very serious consequences.
No one should feel unsafe or threatened on our campus due to their religious affiliations or race. STOP THE HATE! Stand up for what is right. We are supposed to be an all-inclusive group of sisters and sisterhood. Let's live up to our name!
A final note, Osama Bin Laden was the head of a terrorist group. This terrorist group's actions should not be affiliated with the Islamic nation. As a matter of fact, President Obama stated that Osama Bin Laden's group has killed many Muslims as well. In George W. Bush's words: "The faith of terror is not the true faith of Islam; that's not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace."
There is a piece I found on About.com that touches on xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious Intolerance, and American Muslims. The link is: http://racerelations.about.com/b/2010/09/13/religious-intolerance-is-making-american-muslims-live-in-fear.htm
The Salem College handbook states that cyber bullying is not tolerated on Salem College campus. Anyone who is a victim of cyber bullying can contact honor council and set up a trial. Cyber bullying should not be acceptable in any circumstance - this is a very serious matter with very serious consequences.
No one should feel unsafe or threatened on our campus due to their religious affiliations or race. STOP THE HATE! Stand up for what is right. We are supposed to be an all-inclusive group of sisters and sisterhood. Let's live up to our name!
A final note, Osama Bin Laden was the head of a terrorist group. This terrorist group's actions should not be affiliated with the Islamic nation. As a matter of fact, President Obama stated that Osama Bin Laden's group has killed many Muslims as well. In George W. Bush's words: "The faith of terror is not the true faith of Islam; that's not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace."
There is a piece I found on About.com that touches on xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious Intolerance, and American Muslims. The link is: http://racerelations.about.com/b/2010/09/13/religious-intolerance-is-making-american-muslims-live-in-fear.htm
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