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0 pointsCyph0n9y ago0 comments

A place that doesn't have a Muslim registry? My current goal is Sweden, if I can find a suitable research position in my field after I graduate.

Worst case scenario, I can go back to my home country Tunisia. I'm proud that Tunisia is making progress towards becoming the Middle East's first post-Arab Spring success story.

For now, I'm happy in the US. It's a great country and I'm proud to be an American :)

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aikah9y ago

> My current goal is Sweden,

I fail to understand why a Muslim would think Sweden is more welcoming toward the Islamic culture and than the US. It isn't. People need to stop thinking Northern European countries as havens of tolerance and multiculturalism. Because aside from England, they are not. Especially Sweden and Denmark.

Cyph0nOP9y ago

Currently, perhaps not, what with the refugee crisis and all. I still think it's not as bad as you describe it; I know of several Muslims who live there and really like it. But if the US ends up continuing on this path, I think Sweden would be a great option.

charlesism9y ago

Wouldn't Canada make more sense? Weather's no worse.

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internaut9y ago

You are surely trolling us or are splendidly unaware of what is going on in Europe.

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drinchev9y ago

> As a Muslim American

Well this is kinda contradicting. Are you Tunisian or American?

If I were american ( I'm not ) I would probably either fight against a law in a democratic way ( elections, groups, protests, etc. ) or obey it.

Leaving a country, because you don't agree with a law is not a significant reason for me.

Cyph0nOP9y ago

I'm a citizen of both countries.

Obviously, that's what democracy is for. But if the laws are passed and the damage is done, I would choose to leave; in a sense, that is my form of protesting. I refuse to contribute to a society that has decided - by rule of law - that I'm not welcome because of my beliefs.

dominotw9y ago

> Are you Tunisian or American?

Tunisia allows Dual citizenship, afaik.

dominotw9y ago

Wait.. you want to go back to a country where women cannot travel without their husband's permission because some state tried to pass a law against head scarves. I am guessing you are a man?

Cyph0nOP9y ago

You're very skilled at drawing hasty conclusions, it seems!

I said that I will probably leave the US if the trend of anti-Islam policies continues, not solely because of the proposed headscarf ban.

And nowhere did I state that Tunisia is perfect. It still is a fledgling democracy after all, and there is much left to do to get there. But this doesn't mean I wouldn't live there if I had no other option.

dominotw9y ago

>I will probably leave the US if the trend of anti-Islam policies continues, not solely because of the proposed headscarf ban.

Sorry didn't mean it to be a 'gotcha' comment. I am just surprised that you would even propose Tunisia. US would have to propose and pass hundreds of absurd laws against women/Muslims to get anywhere close to Tunisia. Do you really believe US is going down the path which would lead to banning Muslim women from public sphere. Would you still go back to Tunisia if you were a woman?

You act so surprised at proposed head scarf ban( which did not pass even in red Georgia) yet you see nothing wrong with Tunisians trying to ban Islamic political parties[1].

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/09/07/...

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jwhitlark9y ago

I would suggest switching states before switching countries.

Cyph0nOP9y ago

Yes, that's a reasonable step 1.

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aikah9y ago

> My current goal is Sweden,

Cyph0nOP9y ago

charlesism9y ago

Wouldn't Canada make more sense? Weather's no worse.

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internaut9y ago

You are surely trolling us or are splendidly unaware of what is going on in Europe.

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drinchev9y ago

> As a Muslim American

Well this is kinda contradicting. Are you Tunisian or American?

If I were american ( I'm not ) I would probably either fight against a law in a democratic way ( elections, groups, protests, etc. ) or obey it.

Leaving a country, because you don't agree with a law is not a significant reason for me.

Cyph0nOP9y ago

I'm a citizen of both countries.

dominotw9y ago

> Are you Tunisian or American?

Tunisia allows Dual citizenship, afaik.

dominotw9y ago

Wait.. you want to go back to a country where women cannot travel without their husband's permission because some state tried to pass a law against head scarves. I am guessing you are a man?

Cyph0nOP9y ago

You're very skilled at drawing hasty conclusions, it seems!

I said that I will probably leave the US if the trend of anti-Islam policies continues, not solely because of the proposed headscarf ban.

dominotw9y ago

>I will probably leave the US if the trend of anti-Islam policies continues, not solely because of the proposed headscarf ban.

You act so surprised at proposed head scarf ban( which did not pass even in red Georgia) yet you see nothing wrong with Tunisians trying to ban Islamic political parties[1].

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/09/07/...

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jwhitlark9y ago

I would suggest switching states before switching countries.

Cyph0nOP9y ago

Yes, that's a reasonable step 1.

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