I have a father who is Muslim from Pakistan and a mother who is Catholic from Italy. I have always been intrigued why people from the middle east are treated less equal than their western counterparts, excluding Israel? So I keep learning and hoping for a better understanding so I can effect a change in some way. My hope is that all people will be equal one day, that includes all faiths, countrymen, and my gay and lesbian brothers and sisters everywhere. ALL PEOPLE, ALL EQUAL, EVERYWHERE...PERIOD.