Well said Txcollege and bgdaddy.
The majority of Muslims/Arabs living in the U.S. consider themselves Americans and had nothing to do with the attacks whatsoever. Most of them are just as shocked and upset as we are. American arabs have been calling out since Tuesday asking for understanding that they are not responsible and abhor the cowardly acts and murder of innocents just as much as anyone.
The vandalism of their mosques, homes and the physical attacks on them are both unfounded and cowardly in their own right. Unleashing your hatred on innocent people makes you no better than the terrorists who attacked our homeland. Our retribution must be aimed at those responsible, and I think they should be given no mercy.
Arab Americans are afraid to leave their homes to go to work, school or even to the grocery store because of the idiots out there who would do them unjust harm, or even scare and hound them with words.
However, I do think that once flights are open again, the extremely tightened security WILL look more closely at Arabs than they do at any other race. This is not bigotry or racism, just facing facts and ensuring the safety of us all. I hope it will eventually pass, and airport security will be changed and strengthened enough to provide everyone safety without having to target certain people based on their appearance.
Sky marshalls are a good idea, IMO.