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Why don't Americans like TV series that cast Muslims in a good light?

Aliens In America(a heartfelt little show) lasted only one season. Fox was supposed to adapt the Canadian series Little Mosque On The Prairie for American audiences, but that never happened. The only Muslims any major broadcasting company has portrayed in more than one episode are the bad guys on 24. Why does fear draw more ratings than goodwill and understanding?

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I live in a pretty non-diverse community, but there are some people who stand out. How hard would it be for TV makers to throw in peripheral diversity, just like in my world? I'm starting to notice more of it on TV, like an occasional little person, dude in a wheelchair, or whatnot. But yes, actual diverse characters with lines would be great on TV!

Two words. Stupid media.

Why does fear draw in more than understanding. Because humans are obsessed with it. Fear is the reson we have religion in the first place. I've always found it perplexing that we say we practise religion out of love but the result is always one based in fear. As Maynard Keenan wrote "There's no love in fear."

I'm not so sure that Americans don't like TV programs that cast Muslims in a positive light. I live in North America and personally believe that ALL religions are divisive and create the illusion of duality so I'm definitely not coming at you with bias. I honestly could care less about the religion of the characters. I watch the shows I watch for plot development and acting skills.

because of 9/11

when i say this, i mean the tv show. :]

i actually liked this. i can't get why people judge a certain kind of race based on bad actions of certain individuals.

A friend of mine, whose father fought in Iraq, insists that the true religion of Islam requires that Muslims hate infidels. I personally don't agree, and what little I have read of the Qur'an does not support this. However, if this information is what people involved with the war in Iraq and the general war on terror are bringing back to the States, I'm not surprised that such a television show would do poorly, since I'm sure the majority of Americans at least know someone who served in Iraq.

You should watch Lost then...

People want characters they identify with. The majority (or plurality, I don't know the statistics) of Americans are white, therefore, they want white characters. There aren't many shows featuring Asians, Indians, Native Americans, or all kinds of other groups. I don't like it, but they're just looking for the broadest appeal.

Most Americans have the misconception that Muslims are mostly terrorists. Thank the media again for that. I have friends who are Muslim. I asked them questions about their religion and came to understand that they believe in the same God that I do. I wish that everyone would try to get the facts about a religion before condemning it. I also wish for world peace. I'll keep wishing.

Aliens in America was a great show, even though I only saw a few episodes. Honestly, I don't think it had a fair time slot or enough promotion, but anyone I know who saw it liked it. I don't think it has much to do with what Americans audiences like rather than, it was just a poor execution of a good show.

@caitybug Spring Hill, FL

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