Staff Reports
East Dearborn, Michigan, once a quiet suburb, finds itself embroiled in a clash of cultures and priorities. A Muslim “call to prayer” blaring through speakers at 5:30 in the morning is rattling the peace and waking up residents far too early. This annoyance isn’t just a noise complaint—it’s a wake-up call for what happens when liberal governance bows to political correctness over common sense.
Residents like Andrea Unger are up in arms, questioning how a city that once respected its noise ordinances could suddenly look the other way. Has political appeasement reached a peak where local leaders prioritize the demands of a single group over the overall comfort of the community? This is about more than sleep disruption; it’s about the safety and well-being of a community that feels disregarded.
Complaints have been voiced about the (Muslim call to prayer) being broadcast over Loudspeakers & Violating the 10pm-7am noise ordinance.
…But nothing is going to be done because Dearborn, Michigan is a US city that has been taken over by Islam. https://t.co/bSAdiCkNP6 pic.twitter.com/Qu87TF9A4J— 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟 𝕄. 𝕃𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕔𝕪 🇺🇸 (@StevenLegacy411) September 26, 2025
East Dearborn has long been a melting pot, but it seems the current leadership is more focused on adding fuel to the fire than finding harmony. With a majority-Muslim city council since 2013, it’s becoming clear that one community’s influence is casting a shadow over others. Recently, a Christian pastor was demeaned by the city’s Muslim mayor for speaking against renaming a street after a journalist with questionable ties. Is it so wrong to expect leaders to balance new cultural dynamics while respecting long-standing community values?
Freedom of speech and religion are fundamental American rights—ideals that must be protected, not trampled on by local officials who should be safeguarding all their constituents. Yet, when a pastor is verbally attacked for exercising his right to free speech, it becomes glaringly apparent: the very essence of American principles is at risk. Even some local Muslims criticized the mayor’s tirade, recognizing the importance of maintaining a community where divergent voices can be heard without fear.
As the early morning calls continue to disturb, residents must ask themselves if this is the direction they want their town to head. Should the spiritual practices of one group come at the expense of everyone else’s quality of life? Or should we insist on a leadership that values the needs and rights of all its citizens equally? The real question is: when will common sense make a comeback in Dearborn?
