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Wall Street Protestors March in Sweden - The Local: Sweden’s News in English

I thought the protests were only happening in New York! It’s strange to see a problem that affects such a large group of people...I’m not sure if I support the protesters. I’m not really in the place to say either. I don’t have any finances to manage, and I’m not aware of just how much people have to pay and how it affects their lives.

It’s all about money, as always. The people who are responsible for the financial crisis don’t have to pay, the not-responsible have to. I think it’s really cool that so many people stick together against something to make a difference.

Speaking For Islam: Growing up Muslim after 9/11 - WNYC’s Radio Rookies

Islam is the relationship between a person and his god -- it is not to hurt anybody, and there is a huge difference between Islam and terrorism. Don't think only you suffer from terrorists, we do too. They explode cars among people to kill them in the name of Islam saying that all of us are sinners. That's not true. The first value that Islam talks about is peace.

I realize now that Muslims living in America during 9/11 lost their feeling of safety. I can recall many situations in my life where people have shown prejudice against Muslims...To this day, over ten years after 9/11, I have still encountered people that show hatred towards Muslims. However, I hope that you don't think America is full of these people.

In Miami, School Aims For ‘Biliterate’ Education - National Public Radio

Since I was 4 years old I have been attending bilingual schools. I think the results are pretty good, so why would I be against bilingual teaching? I think it is a pathetic decision of some of the states to ban bilingual schools... Bilingual teaching obviously brings this world together.

I don't see any problem with having such a school. I don't agree with those who say children cannot learn in that type of environment, because there is evidence that clearly shows otherwise. I think it would be really interesting to attend a bilingual school because it would allow for you to see through multiple perspectives.