After the September 11th terrorist attacks, many Arab Americans were discriminated against by airline employees and passengers. Many people did not feel comfortable or safe flying with anyone who appeared to be Arab.

Do the legitimate concerns over air safety justified this treatment of Middle Eastern/Arab/Muslim Americans? Why? How does treating this group of travelers differs from racial profiling of African Americans? How can community policing strategies promote trust among Middle Eastern/Arab/Muslim American communities?

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