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Mansoor Shams is a 34 year old U.S. Marine. He's also a Muslim whose family immigrated to America when he was just 6-years-old. In "Ask Him Anything: This Muslim Marine Wants to Bust Myths About His Faith" from PBS News Hour, Shams travels to 4 western U.S. cities to combat prejudice and open up a dialogue about the fears and prejudices people may have about Muslims and immigrants, often finding common ground with those who stop to talk to him. The xenophobia that has come to the forefront since the 2016 US election inspired him to do something to breakdown stereotypes, "It's helped me to see another America that I thought we had gone far past," he explains.

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Reflections (20)

Deepak

Thank you for showing this video .A man of tremendous courage .

John

The openness of people asking questions without hostility after hearing the answer. The confidence of sharing his faith without defensiveness, the love he showed towards those who asked questions is inspiring. It gives me hope in the ongoing polarizing America society may come to pass one day, returning to the days after WWII with Marshall plan, UN, etc to propagate peace and prosperity.

Gloria

I am inspired by his courage, his simple way of sharing his truth, how he and others are similar, his humble manner, his desire to educate others, that he respects the president due to honoring his faith, he is a wonderful role model, leader, and I really hope he will run for office.

Kay

You are inspiring and I am in gratitude for your vulnerability and courage!

Theresa

Mansoor's courage to meet people in a public forum shows his courage and his faith in a higher level of humanity. This inspires me to meet that level, too.

Amy

Thank you Mansoor for your service to our country and for taking the time and having the courage to interact with people like this. It is really needed in our country. The more the better!!

Sameera

That he has taken on an awesome task in going around on speaking tours to enlighten the American people. We have so-o-o much prejudice here that needs to be dealt with. Thank you Mr. Shams for doing that which we all should be doing.

dale

Your courage is Inspiring.

Jackie

I admire and thank Mansoor for his courage and willingness to make himself a bridge to peace.

Dorothy Lynn Brooks

Thank you. I admire your courage and lovingkindness. You challenge all of us to be better persons, better informed and more tolerant and accepting. Dialogue is very important to combat prejudice--speaking one's truth and especially listening to the other. Thank you for doing this, for being vulnerable and strong.

Lorien

Thank you for having the courage and the compassion to reach out as an ambassador of faith and good will. Your work is an inspiration to us all.

Kristin Pedemonti

Thank you for using your voice to try to build a bridge!

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