An alternative American perspective

Given the mainstream media’s generally uniform coverage of the recent anti-American violence in the Islamic world, it’s important to remember that these events do not represent the sentiments of most Libyans or most Muslims.  This is why in my last post I linked to an Atlantic article covering a pro-American rally held in Libya where demonstrators carried signs of sympathy for the deceased American officials.

Shortly after publishing that post, a young American student sent me an essay she has written about her experience living with a Muslim family in Malaysia.  Like the Atlantic article, her essay provides an alternative perspective.  But in this case, it is an alternative perspective on American’s views of Muslims.   Please take a moment to read her excellent post.