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[[Image:Arab demographics.jpg|right|Arab-American demographics]]

[[Image:Arab demographics.jpg|right|Arab-American demographics]]

'''Arab-Americans''' are [[Americans]] of [[Arab]] ancestry. Over 4 million Americans trace their ancestry to Arab countries, and the vast majority are citizens of the [[United States]].  Over 75% are [[Christians]], many having escaped religious persecution in their homelands.  Today, one-third of Arab-Americans live in [[California]], [[New York]], and [[Michigan]]. They are better-educated than the average American. The average Arab-American entrepreneur may have a higher personal and household income than a non-Arab-American counterpart in most regions of the United States. <ref>[http://www.aafusa.org/arabamericans_welleducated.htm Arab American demographics]</ref>

'''Arab-Americans''' are [[Americans]] of [[Arab]] ancestry. Over 4 million Americans trace their ancestry to Arab countries, and the vast majority are citizens of the [[United States]].  Over 75% are [[Christians]], many having escaped religious persecution in their homelands.  Today, one-third of Arab-Americans live in [[California]], [[New York]], and [[Michigan]]. They are better-educated than the average American. The average Arab-American entrepreneur may have a higher personal and household income than a non-Arab-American counterpart in most regions of the United States.<ref>[http://www.aafusa.org/arabamericans_welleducated.htm Arab American demographics]</ref>

The overall U.S. population grew by 13% in the 1990s, while the Arab-American increased by 38%.

The overall U.S. population grew by 13% in the 1990s, while the Arab-American increased by 38%.

* John E. Sununu (1964- ), his son, Republican Congressman (1996-2002) from New Hampshire and U.S. Senator (2002-2008); Roman Catholic  

* John E. Sununu (1964- ), his son, Republican Congressman (1996-2002) from New Hampshire and U.S. Senator (2002-2008); Roman Catholic  

* Spencer Abraham (1952- ), Republican Senator from Michigan (1994-2000), Secretary of Energy under George W. Bush (2001-5),  Eastern Orthodox  

* Spencer Abraham (1952- ), Republican Senator from Michigan (1994-2000), Secretary of Energy under George W. Bush (2001-5),  Eastern Orthodox  

* James Abdnor (1923- ), Republican Representative from South Dakota (1972-80) and Senator (1980-86);  Syrian Orthodox  

* James Abdnor (1923- ), Republican Representative from South Dakota (1972–80) and Senator (1980–86);  Syrian Orthodox  

[[Image:Arab-american girl.jpg]]

[[Image:Arab-american girl.jpg]]

==9-11==

==9-11==

After the horrible events of [[9/11|Sept. 11, 2001]], Arab-Americans braced for the worst, but thankfully the fears of heavy reprisals did not come as the vast majority of America realized they were not to blame.  326 incidents that were believed to be 'hate based' were recorded across the country in the first month after the attack - a large increase from the 20 or so normally expected<ref>http://cc.msnscache.com/cache.aspx?q=73493643238943&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=1549ce5e,98e1d7a9&FORM=CVRE2</ref>, but still relatively small in comparison to the population size.  Volume dropped substantially after that so that the last 10 months of the year combined actually had far fewer incidents than the first two months after the attack.<ref>http://www.adc.org/hatecrimes/pdf/2003_report_web.pdf</ref>  The worst had passed.

After the horrible events of [[9/11|Sept. 11, 2001]], Arab-Americans braced for the worst, but thankfully the fears of heavy reprisals did not come as the vast majority of America realized they were not to blame.  326 incidents that were believed to be 'hate based' were recorded across the country in the first month after the attack - a large increase from the 20 or so normally expected,<ref>http://cc.msnscache.com/cache.aspx?q=73493643238943&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=1549ce5e,98e1d7a9&FORM=CVRE2</ref> but still relatively small in comparison to the population size.  Volume dropped substantially after that so that the last 10 months of the year combined actually had far fewer incidents than the first two months after the attack.<ref>http://www.adc.org/hatecrimes/pdf/2003_report_web.pdf</ref>  The worst had passed.

As with many groups, Arab-Americans band together to make sure their concerns are heard.  Organizations like the "American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee" seek to make sure American [[civil rights]] continue to be extended to people of Arab heritage<ref>[http://www.adc.org/index.php?id=119 What is ADC?]</ref>

As with many groups, Arab-Americans band together to make sure their concerns are heard.  Organizations like the "American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee" seek to make sure American [[civil rights]] continue to be extended to people of Arab heritage<ref>[http://www.adc.org/index.php?id=119 What is ADC?]</ref>

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American Muslims are as concerned about extremism and terrorism as other citizens. Their families and friends in "the old country" have been the primary victims of terrorist attacks. Like other Americans, Muslims were also victims; they too lost loved ones and friends in the 9/11 attacks. [[John L Esposito]] <ref> [http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/12/2009121784234277996.html Muslims part of US social fabric.] By [[John L Esposito]] (professor at Georgetown University.) </ref>

American Muslims are as concerned about extremism and terrorism as other citizens. Their families and friends in "the old country" have been the primary victims of terrorist attacks. Like other Americans, Muslims were also victims; they too lost loved ones and friends in the 9/11 attacks. [[John L Esposito]] <ref>[http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/12/2009121784234277996.html Muslims part of US social fabric.] By [[John L Esposito]] (professor at Georgetown University.)</ref>

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* American Muslims oppress women: Muslim American women are not only more educated than Muslim women in Western Europe, but are also more educated than the average American. U.S. Muslim women report incomes closer to their male counterparts than American women of any other religion.  

* American Muslims oppress women: Muslim American women are not only more educated than Muslim women in Western Europe, but are also more educated than the average American. U.S. Muslim women report incomes closer to their male counterparts than American women of any other religion.  

* American Muslims often become “homegrown” terrorists: The largest single source of initial information on planned terrorist attacks by Muslims in the United States was the Muslim American community. ''Many (Millions) American Muslims are peaceful and define jihad primarily as an internal struggle to improve.'' (Marvin Olasky).

* American Muslims often become “homegrown” terrorists: The largest single source of initial information on planned terrorist attacks by Muslims in the United States was the Muslim American community. ''Many (Millions) American Muslims are peaceful and define jihad primarily as an internal struggle to improve.'' (Marvin Olasky).

* American Muslims want to bring sharia law to the United States: Muslim jurists agree on the principal objectives of sharia: the protection and promotion of life, religion, intellect, property, family and dignity. None of this includes turning the United States into a caliphate. <ref> [http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-muslims-in-america/2011/03/30/AFePWOIC_story.html Five myths about Muslims in America.] Reisal Abdul Rauf. </ref>

* American Muslims want to bring sharia law to the United States: Muslim jurists agree on the principal objectives of sharia: the protection and promotion of life, religion, intellect, property, family and dignity. None of this includes turning the United States into a caliphate.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-muslims-in-america/2011/03/30/AFePWOIC_story.html Five myths about Muslims in America.] Reisal Abdul Rauf.</ref>

== See also ==

== See also ==