Like the rodeo, Islam is an indelible part of our culture.

Source: www.nytimes.com

"For generations, its adherents have straddled a nation that jolts from promises of religious freedom to events that give the lie to those promises.In a sense, Islam is as American as the rodeo. It, too, was imported, but is now undeniably part of the culture. Whether or not protesters in Texas and elsewhere are ready for it, it is inevitable that some Muslims will let their babies grow up to be cowboys. A few cowboys may grow up to be Muslims as well."

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