We've seen a tremendous rise in the level of anti-Muslim bigotry in our society - and against minorities of all kinds - but we've also seen a tremendous rise in support.

Disrespect toward Jesus, as we have seen all too often in our society, is very offensive to Muslims.

We've always had anti-Muslim bigots, but they've always been at the fringes of society.

Silence on the part of public officials at the national level only serves to empower Islamophobes.

When there's no push back against Islamophobic rhetoric, people see that as tacit endorsement of anti-Islamic rhetoric.

We are strong supporters of First Amendment rights, and we believe free speech is a two-way street. While anyone is free to be an anti-Muslim bigot, on campus or off, CAIR is free to challenge their bigotry by speaking out against the promotion of hatred and intolerance.