Commentator E.D. Hill criticized what she described as renewed claims of Islamophobia in the United States while pointing to a recent scene in Times Square as an example of growing tension surrounding discussions of radical Islam.
Hill made the remarks while discussing reactions from Muslim groups following a public demonstration in Times Square that drew attention on social media and in news coverage.
Her comments referenced both the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the public response to more recent events.
“Just like in the days after 9/11 we are back to Muslims across the country crying about Islamophobia. It’s everywhere. How dare we be afraid of radical Islam? Why in the world would anyone be Islamophobic?” Hill said.
Hill then referenced a video that circulated online showing a public gathering in Times Square.
The location, often described as the crossroads of the world and known for large public celebrations such as the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop, became the focus of her remarks about religious demonstrations in major American cities.
“Hmm, where is that? No, that’s not Iraq. It’s not Afghanistan. That’s Times Square. A few days ago, the crossroads of the world, the place where the ball drops, New Year’s Eve, which, by the way, would be a violation of Sharia law, playing music and celebrating, if it were anywhere in the Muslim world, never before have we witnessed a scene like that in the middle of America’s largest city,” Hill said.