It 's depressing to witness the branding of all Muslims as the ` ` same , '' writes Lauren Booth . ' : We are labeled as sharing the values of groups that do not share our faith . A 2012 survey by the Arab American Institute found that 55 % of Arab American Muslims experienced discrimination , while 71 % were afraid of expected future increases in discrimination . Extremist Islamic groups have focused its killing on Muslims first and foremost , she writes . One ingredient for a long - term strategy is the importance of ` ` fairness , '' she adds .
It 's depressing to witness the branding of all Muslims as the ` ` same , '' writes Lauren Booth . ' : We are labeled as sharing the values of groups that do not share our faith . Extremist Islamic groups have focused its killing on Muslims first and foremost , she writes . One ingredient for a long - term strategy is the importance of ` ` fairness , '' she adds .