140 pages of knowledge: New Gallup Poll Revealed

The curtains were pulled today to introduce the first ever Gallup poll on Muslim Americans revealing that this group of people are the most racially diverse religious group in the United States of America.

Maybe I am a bit bias but I absolutely believe that this report should be broadcast widely; the knowledge disseminated across the nation. The survey reveals interesting statistics such as the fact that Muslim American women are one of the most highly educated female religious groups in the United States, second only to Jewish American women.

The report shed light on numerous findings that are vital to the role of Muslim Americans in the U.S. today as well as the rest of America, in regards to breaking the barrier of misunderstanding and misrepresentation.

Additionally, statistics such as these: only 51% of young Muslim Americans are registered to vote, which is one of the lowest percentages among young Americans surveyed, can be quite important to future political candidates in pulling their voters. After all these Muslim Americans are a part of the fabric of America, their votes weighing an enormous difference.

In an essay for the Gallup report, Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn. — the first Muslim elected to Congress — urged Muslim Americans to "step out of the shadows of your own world, and step forthrightly into a participatory America."

I totally agree with Mr. Ellison. America needs these Muslim Americans to step up to the forefront and make a name of themselves. President Barack Obama declared in his inaugural address, "To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect." Yes, and the Muslim world seeks a new constructive way to have our voices heard, our image repaired, and our individuality respected.

I strongly urge those with peaked interests, those who are aware and those who aren't, to take a look at this report, found here:
http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/116074/Muslim-Americans-National-Portrait.aspx

Yay Gallup! :)