7/1/11, Letter to Editor, Contra Costa Times

As a Berkeley resident, I take pride in knowing that the free-speech movement began in my city. Similarly, as an American-Muslim, I feel great pride for my country this Independence Day because of the ideals America embodies. America has given me the freedom to practice my faith freely, without the fear of any persecution. Additionally, Islam and America -- and Berkeley -- espouse the freedom of belief, conscience, and speech.

This Independence Day, therefore, it feels really good to be a Berkeleyan Muslim-American.

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