Racial Discrimination in AmericaAttitudes toward Muslims today have not changed significantly since September 11, 2001. Any Muslim person; a man, woman or child is automatically suspected of causing chaos, based strictly on their appearance and their faith. Regardless of any evidence, reasoning, or perspective to the contrary, Muslims are considered enemies of American citizens. The events of 9/11 left Muslim Americans unceremoniously without any respect from American citizens, regardless of their affiliation with Al-Qaeda. We evaluate Muslims with a common image of terror. We see the turban or hijab and assume a terrorist is hidden within its folds. Our mindsets inevitably shut down and we never manage to see through the fabric of religious clothing. When we see one of these people, only one person comes to mind: it is the person who attacked our country. Today, in the cities and towns of our nations, these arrogances still exist in full force. Muslims are still deeply victimized and discriminated against through negative assumptions and mindsets. In the novel Zeitoun, author Dave Eggers takes the time to assess the nastiness encountered by Kathy and Abdulrahman Zeitoun, while chronicling the family's efforts in the face of Hurricane Katrina. Zeitoun presents racial differences in America, primarily New Orleans, discussing how they are created and how they exist today. Hurricane Katrina swept through Louisiana, demolishing everything in its path. It wiped out the city of New Orleans, inside and out, leaving almost nothing intact. Homes, schools, office buildings and almost all infrastructure were ravaged by the powerful storm. Thousands of people...... middle of paper...... Erica. However, for now, they are the ones receiving the majority. African Americans, Hispanic Americans and others have their share, but Muslims seem to be the hardest hit. This can be concluded simply because of 9/11. The events of September 11 left Muslims at the bottom of the totem pole and they were held responsible for the events. People see Muslims at airports with bombs strapped to their chests and weapons protruding from their luggage. In reality, this is not the case and they are just ordinary people. Racism against Muslims is powerful and still very present today. It's hard to believe that masses of American citizens still judge others for events that happened over a decade ago. September 11th is a day that will go down in infamy in our nation's history, those responsible for these events have paid their dues, but the dust has not yet settled for countless more days..