Selma Blair apologizes for anti-Islamic comments after backlash

Selma Blair is walking back an anti-Islam comment after facing a backlash on social media.

He cruel intentions star wrote a long apology for leaving a since deleted message islamophobic comment last week. “I wrongly and inadvertently conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists, a terrible mistake in my words, and it resulted in hurting countless people that was never my intention, and I deeply regret it,” Blair wrote.

Blair original comment read: “Thank you very much. Deport all these thugs who support terrorism. Islam has destroyed the Muslim countries and then they come here and destroy the minds. They know they are liars. Twisted justifications. May they find their destiny.”

The actress had commented on a video by Abraham Dabra, in which he called Congressional representatives Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib “Jews who hate anti-Semites” for being the only two repetitions who voted against measure prohibiting Hamas members to emigrate to the United States. About his website, Tlaib considered the measure “unnecessary because it is redundant with existing federal law. “It is just another GOP messaging bill used to incite anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian, and anti-Muslim hate that makes communities like ours unsafe,” Bush said. was echoed on social networks.

In his apology, Blair explained that he deleted the comment as soon as he was informed of his “mistake.”

“Hate and misinformation are very easily amplified today. This time with my own hands,” she wrote. “In this case, I was wrong in my writing and I fully acknowledge how I contributed to the Muslim community being understandably very upset. “I respect and love all peace-loving communities around the world.”

Blair said her Muslim friends “helped educate her” on the issue at hand. “I am dedicated to tolerance and peace for all who desire it, not hate,” she said. “I apologize to those members of the Muslim community whom I offended with my words. I apologize to my friends. And I apologize to anyone I’ve hurt. And I will do better.”

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