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Investigations by the US media fail to showcase the profiling of Muslims wrongly suspected or accused of being a terrorist who find themselves on the US government black list for no reason other than having a common name with someone who could be a potential treat to the American people.

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TSA: Profiling Muslims regardless of their background. TSA has been in the news many times the past few years for questionable practices in the attempt to identify legitimate threats and questionable people while balancing security against respecting the rights and privacy of passengers. Typically, investigations by the US media fail to showcase the profiling of Muslims wrongly suspected or accused of being a terrorist who find themselves on the US government black list for no reason other than having a common name with someone who could be a potential treat to the American people. Innocents as varied as journalist Drew Griffin of CNN and the late Senator Kennedy found themselves on the USA terrorist list along with me, a devout, practicing Muslim, a Shia Islam scholar who has worked extensively for years trying to help improve the safety of the American people. Nothing is more frustrating, insulting and confusing than that I wound up on the watch list. Worse, how do I get off the list? In the past few years, many Muslims have been denied boarding flights simply because of their attire. Some had beards and head cover. Others were banned because they became confrontational or were nervous and agitated and no reason was provided. Many have been denied flights because of their black hair and brown eyes. As someone who is on the US government Terrorist list and has been frustrated in trying to get off the list, this article is aimed at educating the American public about what it means to be a practicing Muslim and standup for America. Instead of being rewarded, we are insulted so often it is becoming a reason for many Muslims to stay silent even when they may see or suspect a potential treat to American safety. I have brought this issue to the attention of Congressman Van Hollen of Maryland. He and his office have been working with me on a number of issues. Senator Coburns office and his Chief of Staff, a close contact, are well informed about the constant insults I receive from TSA. Other Congressmen and Senators with whom I have worked on different issues I have been informed of this harassment. The law enforcement units that I have worked with have also been informed about these issues but it seems that each section of the US government works in isolation and seclusion; not sharing or coordinating all the information. Therefore, they all say We understand your frustration but there is nothing we can do. This article is based on facts; boarding passes with a series of security codes at the bottom as well as being red flagged by different signals. I am not a hearsay type of person and anytime an investigation is set up I well be more than happy to provide information. Every time I fly I am searched or my bag gets opened or I am delayed going to my flight. I endure a number of other insults, including not letting me on flight all together. I have
been told this is just a random search. TSA doesnt seem to understand that not every Muslim is ignorant and uneducated. Seven out of seven is not a random number. It is a Miracle! My education background is psychology and computer. My interests are in linguistic and body language as well as national security. If the US government had not repeatedly insulted me, I could have put my talents to use addressing many of the issues and threats facing America. I am a highly intuitive person of faith with great and extensive contacts in the Middle East. I had no advance information and had nothing to do with it but I had a premonition of 911 the day before but had nowhere to turn. I did have information on Bin Laden that I relayed in numerous, still kept, e-mails to those who had a say in the war in Afghanistan. Frustrated, it has come to the point for many like me, that if we were to find ourselves sitting next to a person on the US terrorist wanted list we might be tempted to take the Fifth. Although my work and worth for America has been re-paid by insults, it is a gift that keeps on giving. I have one thing to say to the US government. The more insults we Muslims receive, the less we are inclined to help solve the Radical Islamist issue. Instead of being rewarded for helping, it seems the resulting attitude, as the Vice President of Front Page magazine once wrote me, is, A good Muslim is a dead Muslim. It seems sincerity has no place in DC politics. No matter how many times I have offered information or to answer any questions about my background, the government seems to prefer the alternative method of poking around behind my back looking for an ulterior motive. The truth doesnt have any merit in DC politics. Persians have a proverb, A thief or a liar assumes everyone is his own kind. Because of the lies and deception in politics, many of those hurting America are in the halls of Congress and Senate. Or, those who work behind the scene as think tank scholars and directors, in foundations and 501c3 NGO shells, will turn friends to enemies and rely on foes instead of friends. This is an honest assessment by a Muslim who is trying to help America to wake up before it is too late. Ghazal Omid.

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  • 1. TSA: Profiling Muslims regardless of their background. TSA has been in the news many times the past few years for questionable practices in the attempt to identify legitimate threats and questionable people while balancing security against respecting the rights and privacy of passengers. Typically, investigations by the US media fail to showcase the profiling of Muslims wrongly suspected or accused of being a terrorist who find themselves on the US government black list for no reason other than having a common name with someone who could be a potential treat to the American people. Innocents as varied as journalist Drew Griffin of CNN and the late Senator Kennedy found themselves on the USA terrorist list along with me, a devout, practicing Muslim, a Shia Islam scholar who has worked extensively for years trying to help improve the safety of the American people. Nothing is more frustrating, insulting and confusing than that I wound up on the watch list. Worse, how do I get off the list? In the past few years, many Muslims have been denied boarding flights simply because of their attire. Some had beards and head cover. Others were banned because they became confrontational or were nervous and agitated and no reason was provided. Many have been denied flights because of their black hair and brown eyes. As someone who is on the US government Terrorist list and has been frustrated in trying to get off the list, this article is aimed at educating the American public about what it means to be a practicing Muslim and standup for America. Instead of being rewarded, we are insulted so often it is becoming a reason for many Muslims to stay silent even when they may see or suspect a potential treat to American safety. I have brought this issue to the attention of Congressman Van Hollen of Maryland. He and his office have been working with me on a number of issues. Senator Coburns office and his Chief of Staff, a close contact, are well informed about the constant insults I receive from TSA. Other Congressmen and Senators with whom I have worked on different issues I have been informed of this harassment. The law enforcement units that I have worked with have also been informed about these issues but it seems that each section of the US government works in isolation and seclusion; not sharing or coordinating all the information. Therefore, they all say We understand your frustration but there is nothing we can do. This article is based on facts; boarding passes with a series of security codes at the bottom as well as being red flagged by different signals. I am not a hearsay type of person and anytime an investigation is set up I well be more than happy to provide information. Every time I fly I am searched or my bag gets opened or I am delayed going to my flight. I endure a number of other insults, including not letting me on flight all together. I have
  • 2. been told this is just a random search. TSA doesnt seem to understand that not every Muslim is ignorant and uneducated. Seven out of seven is not a random number. It is a Miracle! My education background is psychology and computer. My interests are in linguistic and body language as well as national security. If the US government had not repeatedly insulted me, I could have put my talents to use addressing many of the issues and threats facing America. I am a highly intuitive person of faith with great and extensive contacts in the Middle East. I had no advance information and had nothing to do with it but I had a premonition of 911 the day before but had nowhere to turn. I did have information on Bin Laden that I relayed in numerous, still kept, e-mails to those who had a say in the war in Afghanistan. Frustrated, it has come to the point for many like me, that if we were to find ourselves sitting next to a person on the US terrorist wanted list we might be tempted to take the Fifth. Although my work and worth for America has been re-paid by insults, it is a gift that keeps on giving. I have one thing to say to the US government. The more insults we Muslims receive, the less we are inclined to help solve the Radical Islamist issue. Instead of being rewarded for helping, it seems the resulting attitude, as the Vice President of Front Page magazine once wrote me, is, A good Muslim is a dead Muslim. It seems sincerity has no place in DC politics. No matter how many times I have offered information or to answer any questions about my background, the government seems to prefer the alternative method of poking around behind my back looking for an ulterior motive. The truth doesnt have any merit in DC politics. Persians have a proverb, A thief or a liar assumes everyone is his own kind. Because of the lies and deception in politics, many of those hurting America are in the halls of Congress and Senate. Or, those who work behind the scene as think tank scholars and directors, in foundations and 501c3 NGO shells, will turn friends to enemies and rely on foes instead of friends. This is an honest assessment by a Muslim who is trying to help America to wake up before it is too late. Ghazal Omid.