Other than the great party we had tonight (a much-needed diversion I tell ya, although the discussion always turned towards whether my older brother, who got out of the Marines less than a year ago, would be called back into service if Shrub decides to go to war), the image that will always be stuck in my mind from today is what someone taped to the inside of their camper shell of the truck I had to follow much of the way into San Luis Obispo to do some shopping.

It said Nuke 'Em All!

I was sickened. As far as I can tell, people who espouse this sort of attitude are no better than those who flew those planes into those buildings on Tuesday, or those who planned and/or financed the attack. They see the actions of a few, and apply them to the whole.

But I know too little about the politics of the situation right now to give an informed opinion on what's going on. I have to admit to having purposefully avoided the news since Thursday - the recurring images of the attack made me sick, the death tolls made me cry, and the militantism was making me angry, so I don't really know what's going on as far as that goes.

However, I've gotten a few emails since yesterday encouraging me to continue pointing out the injustices being wrought against Arab Americans, and any other foreigner who doesn't fit the American stereotype. To that end, here are a few more articles:

Adding insult to nation's injury

Gradually, backlash diminishes nationwide

A Sense of Foreboding in Canada's Diverse Muslim Haven

Last Week, Profiling Was Wrong

Parents Fear Their Children Will Be the Targets of Bigotry

Attacks and Harassment of Middle-Eastern Americans Rising