Because it's traditional when one is attempting to bring a gleam of understanding to a young student.
The old guy in the Kung Fu flashbacks did it all the time.
It's also not Islam per se, but fundie Islamic zealots who are the pains in the ass. Just like fundie Christian zealots. Remember Iran? Pretty decent place under the Shah, until the MAGA. . . ummm. . . Islamic Revolution took over.
Have you considered the possibility, asshopper, that it is not Islam, but rather Arab culture, that is the problem?
There's evidence that they were assholes long before Muhammad started trippin'.
So has Christianity. Especially if you're not White, male, and straight.
Christian governments mostly seem to have gotten over most of it.
But not wanting Muslim immigrants is a whole 'nother smoke from not wanting an Islamic government.
No, they don't exist. Is Westernesse burning? No? Then wildfires don't exist, just as global warming don't exist if it's cold in Westernesse. Same logic.
They may want to look into the boutique concept. You go in, handle the products, give them a try, then order the one you like on-line.
It's an increasing trend in retail.
It's not a crime to regard non-White people or women as inferior to White people and men.
"Those who forget the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them."
--George Santayana