Author Bios
Ethan Casey
In his books, articles and blogs, Ethan Casey uses his position as an American traveler, journalist and author with 15 years’ exposure to Pakistan to help foster historical and geographical perspective, human connections, and conversation between Americans and Pakistanis. He is also co-author, with Michael Betzold, of Queen of Diamonds: The Tiger Stadium Story (1991). He grew up in Wisconsin and now lives in Seattle. “WE HATE AMERICANS!!!” a Pakistani I don’t know personally told me on Facebook, just as I was finishing this piece. When I pointed out that I’m American and asked if he hated me, he replied, “I hate all of u!!” “Ignorance is everywhere, unfortunately. There are people in America who don’t want Muslims to have a voice, and there are people in Central Asia who don’t want women to be empowered.” I have been to Pakistan, many times since 1995, and I’m going there again for three weeks starting February 18. And I can’t help wondering what kinds of conversations I might have there in the wake or context of the Egyptian revolution. It's really important for Pakistanis and other Muslims who are members of American society to continue becoming more visibly active, not only in civic affairs but in USA's political life. Else, they'll continue to find themselves silenced, caricatured and scapegoated.
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