In a perfect world, everyone would see each other as a human and not as a certain race. It's not, though. To play devil's advocate for a minute, I would like to say that there is a slim chance in Hell of ever instituting a Bill of Rights into the film industry or the news. While derogatory cartoons could be banned, it would be hard to keep every negatory comment out altogether. Think of it this way: there are probably equal amounts of movies that make some sort of derogatory remark about some race other than Arabs. Take the movie Rush Hour for example. In the movie, there are quite a few comments shot back and forth about Chinese and Black cultures. This is taken, for the most part, in good stride.
While I hate for people to have their feelings hurt, or grow up thinking something is wrong with them, I believe that maybe it is too late. The text said, "The Arab remains American culture's favorite whipping boy." I think that is a little on the harsh side. If I were to take a step back and make a statement, I would say the "American culture" part is directed at the white people of America. Yes, that could paossibly be true. The point is, it is going to be a long time until people stop pointing fingers. We need to get passed our bias'. Maybe we should start with our movies and broadcasts, but in a time when comedy is ever-rising and humor is found in the slamming of other races, it is not going to be easy.
On that last note, maybe humor is a way to solve the problem? Humor can be fun, without being too hurtful. In bad and hard times, everyone needs a good laugh.
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