As has been widely reported, a father and son, both Pakistani-Americans, were arrested "on charges that they lied to federal agents about undergoing terror training in Pakistan." According to the Washington Times, this case "highlight[s] the threat posed by 'second generation' Islamic militants."

The thought that Muslims in America are plotting against the United States is surely distressing to average citizens, and one can perhaps expect, unfortunately, a higher level of suspicion to accompany many Muslims as a result.