By SheelaR

I’m in some serious pain and I’m headed to the hospital.  I’ve got a feeling this isn’t good.  It feels like someone hit me on my tailbone with a pickax. However, before I get there I’d just like to share a thought.

I’m really disappointed in the reaction to the newly crowned Miss America. Firstly, not only is she not an Arab American, she’s also not Muslim.  Not that it should matter, it does not. I live in a country full of ignorant and misinformed people.  I’m embarrassed for them, because they have no idea how ridiculous they sound.

Americans come in all colors and this is supposed to be the original melting pot. I’m just waiting for the melting to be begin. As of woman of mixed race heritage, I understand the pain of people questioning your identity.  It’s not something that should ever be an issue in America of all places.

To spew such vitriolic hate at someone for something you think they are and more importantly something they are not, is wrong on all levels. This is yet another sad moment in American history. We just cannot seem to overcome our racial roadblocks. The world is watching us and we’re not looking good.  I support our new Miss American and I wish her well.  From one woman of color to another, Best wishes & good luck!