“What’s in a politician’s middle name?” What his/her parents decided to name him/her. What can anyone do about it?
Nicknames or name changes: both are perfectly acceptable. It’s that person’s choice.
Now, having said that and going completely anecdotal, I know of a few people who get all “creepy” whenever they see the middle name “Hussein” in Barack Obama. I don’t. That’s how he ID’s himself: that’s his choice.
You really want a chill down your spine, though? A few months ago, my husband and I met with a newcomer to my husband’s company and gave him a tour of the town. The man was from a Middle Eastern country, I don’t remember which one. His wife just had a baby boy, and he loved to play with our baby girl during the day trip. Out of the blue, I asked what his baby boy’s name was. His answer: “Jihad.”
Did your blood freeze? Ours, too.
