Just because
people love your mind,
doesn’t mean they
have to have
your body,
too.
Just because
people love your mind,
doesn’t mean they
have to have
your body,
too.
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Just because I lived in the Middle East doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because my father lived in the Middle East doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because my mother lived in the Middle East doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist
Just because I was born in the Middle East doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because I was Muslim doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because I am a practicing Muslim doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because I’m a practicing Muslim from the Middle East doesn’t mean I’m a Terrorist.
Just because I’m a practicing Muslim from the Middle East who tends to think Americans are immoral doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because I wanted the Taliban to take over my old country doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because my uncle was a member of Al Qaeda doesn’t mean I’m a Terrorist.
Just because my Sister wears a Hijab in public, my dad has a beard, and none of you will probably ever see my mother in public, doesn’t mean I’m a terrorist.
Just because I’m a terrorist, doesn’t mean I’m a Muslim.