Consciously and willfully perpetuating unfounded and harmful stereotypes about Muslims is done for an assortment of reasons, 1.) to gain a political advantage during elections, 2.) to earn money via perpetuating Islamophobic jokes/stereotypes in popular media which appeals to a wide majority of citizens, and 3.) to embed the West in a position of influence and power against Muslims. ... Illustrating Muslims in broad strokes leaves Americans less armed (metaphorically) to pinpoint and counter the genuine threats that exist. ...

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