muslim man called 'raghead,' assaulted on july 4th

July 4, Anaheim, California. A Muslim volunteer staffing an information booth outside a mosque was allegedly assaulted by two revelers -- who called him a "raghead" -- on their way to a July 4th fireworks show: Calif. Muslim Called 'Raghead,' Assaulted by July 4th Revelers. Yay, America:

The alleged victim, who is a Navy reservist, reported to CAIR-LA that he was staffing a booth in front of the Islamic Society of Corona-Norco (ISCN) on Sunday evening to answer questions about Islam and Muslims from people passing by to attend the city's fireworks display at Santana Park. The booth included a sign stating "Ask a Muslim." Members of the mosque were also distributing bottled water to those attending the city's fireworks show -- as had been the mosque's custom in the past.

According to the Muslim victim, one of two men who were walking toward the park saw the booth and yelled, "This is bulls**t." The Muslim volunteer replied, "I'll answer any questions that you have." That reply was allegedly met with "I'm going to knock you out." According to eyewitness accounts, both men charged at the mosque volunteer and punched him in the face.

When one of the assailants was arrested, he reportedly suggested that the arresting officer "kick out" all the "ragheads."

What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with some good ol' fashioned hate violence? The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), is urging local law enforcement authorities and the FBI to investigate the incident as a possible hate crime. To read the full press release, go tot he CAIR website here.