#MySubwayAd: People Respond To Anti-Islamic Subway Ads

This morning controversial pro-Israel, anti-Islamic ads went up on 10 locations in New York City subway stations. The ad, which was condemned by several Jewish groups, reads: “In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel. Defeat Jihad.” (While many understand jihad to reference war, its primary meaning is the inner struggle to be a Muslim). The ads are sponsored by polemical figure, Pamela Geller’s American Freedom Defense Initiative.

Muslim and non-Muslims alike took to Twitter today to denounce the Islamophobic ad. Their responses were both humorous and thoughtful. Below are some of our favorite tweets:

@KLatif
Khalid Latif

Hatred won’t ever work as a solution, but it will always be a part of the problem. Don’t fight hate with hate #MySubwayAd #Anti-Hate

@DanielTutt
Daniel Tutt

Calling all Muslims #savages is to return to the Western world pre-enlightenment. Wait, Muslims helped give us the enlightenment #MySubwayAd

@icna
ICNA

“We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love.” – MLK Jr. #MySubwayAd #Antihate

@aliyaplatif
Aliya Latif

Deare @MTAlnsider can I get a RT? MTA policy prohibits discrimination & condemns statements that describe any group as “savages.” #MySubwayAd

@Islamoyankee
Hussein Rashid

I wanted to be treated like a human being – Rosa Parks #mysubwayad @MTAinsider via @takeoutcreative

@MCNNY
MCNNY

We all are the same. Keep love going. Sofia, age 4. #mysubwayad #antihate @mtainsider http://t.co/cHSn9Zhs

@iamalik
Imran Ali Malik

In the war between Hatemongering and Humanity, support Humanity. Defeat Islamophobia. #MySubwayAd

@RabiaAhsinT
Rabia Ahsin T

“…and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just.” Quran 5:8 #MySubwayAd #AntiHate

@Ahmed_Rehab
Ahmed Rehab

Be wary for whom thy hate bells toll, they toll for thee. For hatred is a self-addressed envelope. #MySubwayAd #AntiHate

@meriamsabih
Meriam S

In any war between the civilized man and the savage, don’t let the media dictate who the savage is. Educate yourself. #MySubwayAd #AntiHate

@ImTheQ
TheQ

Islamophobia dressed up as Freedom of Speech is still Islamophobia. #MySubwayAd #AntiHate cc @MTAInsider

@zeba369
zeba369

If you see something (stupid), say something (smart} #MySubwayAd

@hannahHaniya
Hannah Armstrong

Imagine being an American in a country with billboards on public transportation calling you a savage #mysubwayad

@srao29
Sangeeta Rao

in any subway you ride, anywhere in the world, may it be a one way journey from fear to love and ignorance to light. #mysubwayad @mtainsider