Obama Invites Arrested Clock-Building Teen To White House

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After being arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school that his teachers mistook for a bomb, Muslim teenager Ahmed Mohamed garnered massive social media support that decried the school for its supposed Islamophobia, leading to an invitation by President Obama for Ahmed to attend the upcoming White House Astronomy Night. What do you think?


“Looks like there’s a silver lining to being treated as a suspect everywhere you go.”

Lorne Stuart • Airplane Upholsterer

“I knew this president was soft on innocence.”

Judy Tremain • Aviary Surgeon

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“The last thing we want to do is send Muslims the message that if they’re wrongfully arrested they can expect an apology.”

George Bularski • Cable Solderer