Idahoans split over Obama's Cairo speech
BOISE - For Marisa Kaali, two things in this world she cares deeply about are her only son and her Muslim faith.
"We can't allow the stereotype from those particular extremists to impact all Muslims, just as he wants the Muslim world to recognize that the stereotype of Americans does not represent all Americans," Kaali said.
So it's no surprise she's excited about President Obama's recent trip to Cairo, to repair ties with the Middle East.
"I think it was the best speech I've heard any American make to the Muslim world," Kaali said.
She says many Americans have misconceptions about Muslims and hopes Obama's efforts will begin to clear those up.
But not all Idahoans are buying in.
Although Linda Hines says she supports the President and respects Muslims, she's more worried about the extremists.
"I guess the fear that I would have is do they realize how serious these people are," Hinds said.
And as Lou Landry looks over his Saturday paper, he says Obama's words resonated well with him, but wonders if anything will actually happen.
"The commentary I've heard from people from the area is good words - but I think there's some action that needs to follow," Landry said.
For Kaali, as a woman and member of the Muslim faith, she says she's glad to have the President's support and will do what she can to help change the negative perceptions.
"We can't allow the stereotype from those particular extremists to impact all Muslims, just as he wants the Muslim world to recognize that the stereotype of Americans does not represent all Americans," Kaali said.
So it's no surprise she's excited about President Obama's recent trip to Cairo, to repair ties with the Middle East.
"I think it was the best speech I've heard any American make to the Muslim world," Kaali said.
She says many Americans have misconceptions about Muslims and hopes Obama's efforts will begin to clear those up.
But not all Idahoans are buying in.
Although Linda Hines says she supports the President and respects Muslims, she's more worried about the extremists.
"I guess the fear that I would have is do they realize how serious these people are," Hinds said.
And as Lou Landry looks over his Saturday paper, he says Obama's words resonated well with him, but wonders if anything will actually happen.
"The commentary I've heard from people from the area is good words - but I think there's some action that needs to follow," Landry said.
For Kaali, as a woman and member of the Muslim faith, she says she's glad to have the President's support and will do what she can to help change the negative perceptions.
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