11 January 2013

Hate-Crime Stats Deflate ‘Islamophobia’ Myth

A detailed analysis of FBI statistics covering ten full calendar years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks reveals that, on a per capita basis, American Muslims, contrary to spin, have been subjected to hate crimes less often than other prominent minorities.

From 2002 to 2011, Muslims are estimated to have suffered hate crimes at a frequency of 6.0 incidents per 100,000 per year – 10 percent lower than blacks (6.7), 48 percent lower than homosexuals and bisexuals (11.5), and 59 percent lower than Jews (14.8).

Americans should keep these numbers in mind whenever Islamists attempt to silence critics by invoking Muslim victimhood. [National Review Online] Read more