In a world full of Muslim strife and Islamophobia this city in 
Michigan marks the entry of American Muslims into US political mainstream.  It is a step that needs to be replicated around the US to complete the process of Muslims as another group that is entering 
the national life as citizens with all responsibilities and 
privileges that entails.

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