One of the upsides from the fallout of the so-called “Ground Zero Mosque” is that there is a clear acknowledgment that Islamophobia likely ranks the highest out of any form of discrimination. This has likely been the case for just under the past 10 years, but recognition of this phenomenon has been challenging, even among law enforcement.

Another positive sign is that Americans from all persuasions have risen up to fight and combat this hatred, including the Jewish community. Although Kamran Pasha stated with some reservation that the ADL has defamed its Jewish heritage, other Jewish activists such as the Shalom Center and interfaith groups have taken a different stand. It’s also the theme for this site in the past year, which is why we presented Ahsan Mirza the Blawger of the Year award.

To me this type of collaboration only seems natural, as hatred towards Jews and Muslims is invariably linked, and the two groups have worked extensively in the past to assist one another.

In light of recent events I’ve decided to dig up a presentation I gave a couple years ago during my first year in law school: