Tag Archives: Muslims

Keeping Your Distance: Nothing New

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Dr. Bucher

It’s no surprise that social distancing has suddenly become part of our everyday vocabulary, considering that close human-to-human contact maximizes the spread of the coronavirus. In the last month, this concept has blown up on social media and has evolved … Continue reading →

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ANSWERS Who’s Racist: Trump and/or Duke

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Dr. Bucher

Note: Trump officially secured the Republican nomination for President last night, and David Duke, a Trump supporter, recently announced plans to run for Congress in the state of Louisiana. In my last blog, I posed the question: Which of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged affirmative action, Barack Obama, Blacks, Christian, David Duke, discrimination, Donald Trump, illegal immigration, immigration, Islam, KKK, Louisiana, Mexico, Muslims, Puerto Ricans, racial minority, racist, Republican, Republican Convention, U.S. President, Whites | 1 Comment

Who’s Racist: Donald Trump and/or David Duke?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Dr. Bucher

Donald Trump and David Duke are both politicians. Both participated in the Republican Presidential primaries. Trump has garnered more support than Duke ever did. However, it is worth mentioning that Duke ran for Governor of Louisiana in 1991 and received … Continue reading →

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Media, Minorities, and “Scoundrels”

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Dr. Bucher

I wonder if some people with mental illness, and their families, hold their breath when they hear news break about a terrible crime or a mass killing, such as the one that recently took place in Newtown, Massachusetts. If so, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 3 B's, Arabs, Carl Rowan, majority group, mentally ill, minority group, Muslims, Newtown, power, stereotype, terrorism, violence | 1 Comment

Media, “Ordinary” Muslims, and The Need for Balance

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

What we need are more shows about Muslim terrorists. That appears to be what is wrong with a new reality show, “All American Muslim.” The Muslims on this show are too assimilated, too ordinary, and too American. The Florida Family … Continue reading →

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10 Years Later A Teachable Moment

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

9/11 presents teachers, parents, and communities with an important opportunity. How can we engage youth, many of whom know very little if anything about this event? For starters, explaining 9/11 to a younger generation can focus on a wide range … Continue reading →

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Diversity Consciousness – My Top 5 for 2010, listed in no particular order:

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

One. A team composed of representatives from Southwest Airlines, Philadelphia International, and child development specialists in the Philadelphia area. People with autism find it very difficult to deviate from their routine. Hence, taking an airplane (remember the Movie “Rainman?”) can … Continue reading →

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