Katie Couric came under fire this month for suggesting a Muslim version of 'The Cosby Show' would go a long way in fixing America's ignorance about the Islamic faith.
"Maybe we need a Muslim version of 'The Cosby Show' ... I know that sounds crazy," Couric said on a web version of her show, while discussing the major stories from 2010. "But 'The Cosby Show' did so much to change attitudes about African-Americans in this country, and I think sometimes people are afraid of things they don't understand."
Critics were quick to call Couric's well-intentioned remarks simplistic and "bird-brained."
But Muslim and Arab writers, directors and actors say they see Couric's remarks as a stepping stone to tolerance and say the CBS news anchor gave them a platform they wouldn't have otherwise had to express their desire for more positive Muslim portrayals on scripted television.
Guys, listen, this is America. It's the most tolerant, accepting and rewarding nation in the history of mankind. In the 1970's, when interracial relationships weren't exactly mainstream, we had the Jeffersons. In the 80's, The Cosby's brought us into their living room. Regardless, neither of those shows made us understand African-American culture anymore than Roots explains the incomprehensive atrocities of slavery or Saving Private Ryan reveals the perils of war. That's ignorant beyond comprehension. We don't give a shit if you have a television show. You know what we care about? We care when zealots, in the name of your peaceful god, fly planes into buildings killing thousands of innocent civilians while you cheer in the streets. We also care when you walk into airports and explode yourself, killing 40 innocent travelers. It's also not very endearing when you behead innocent journalists because, as you claim, they're infidels, and then post it to your TV network. We don't have a problem with Islam. We have problems with members of the Islamic faith that don't publicly denounce the actions of insane homicidal/suicidal zealots. Katie Couric, shut the hell up. No one wants to hear your stupid liberalism, nor do we wanna see your colon on national television. Actually, based on your ratings, no one wants to see you at all.
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