A TV show portraying real Muslim-American families who are proud members of America's melting pot. Sounds like a pretty good idea, right? Showing both Muslims AND America in general that we CAN all get along. Seems to me that is about as American as we can get.
However right wing America won't stand for tolerance and acceptance of differences. They are boycotting companies advertising on the show and Lowes, for one, caved to their racist, anti-American demands.
Home improvement retailer Lowe's is facing criticism after removing advertising from a reality TV show showcasing American Muslims.The company pulled ads from All-American Muslim after complaints from the Florida Family Association.
The cable TV show portrays the lives of five families in Dearborn, Michigan, a city known for its Muslim and Arab population.
Lowe's issued an apology, but did not say it would re-advertise on the show.
The North Carolina-based company said in a statement it apologised for having "managed to make some people very unhappy".
"It appears that we managed to step into a hotly contested debate with strong views from virtually every angle and perspective," the firm said...