I really didn’t think this country would be less tolerant of Muslims and Islam this far after 9/11.

The reason is clear: Some people are profiting, in one way or another, from stoking these fears and engaging in this bigotry.

They are scum. This is going to wind up with arson and violence.

Lest we forget how often religious institutions are attacked in the US due to racism and bigotry:

Remember how people were burning down black churches?