another relatively unrelated question:

Pops, I'd like to ask you this, and I apologize in advance if you feel the question is inappropriate.
But you are the only Muslim person I *know*, so I'm going to ask.
I know for a fact there are some pretty darn stupid and ignorant people in this world. No point in making apologies for them. And I am fairly certain that life for Muslim Americans changed a great deal after September 11. I am wondering if you or anyone you know has delt with racism (racism is probably not the correct term) but I mean any descrimination or hate crimes due to your skin color and religion since 9-11? Would you care to share?