Even when police officers want to prevent a terrorist attack, they should use common sense before arresting and handcuffing a minor who was working on a project. They made a mistake in this case.

Children should feel safe and inspired at their places of study, not fearful. I firmly believe that children should be motivated at school because it is like their second home. Ahmed’s English teacher reported him to police because he brought a homemade device that included a clock and some wires to school. The teacher feared it was a bomb, or components that could be made into a bomb.

Ahmed dreams about being an engineer when he grows up, and his teachers should inspire him instead of accusing him without proof.

Even though the United States is in a constant fight against Islamic terrorism here and in the Middle East, Muslim immigrants should not be paying.

Immigrant children have — and must have — a right to feel free in this nation.

Moreover, the nationality, race or religion of immigrants should not be reasons to discriminate against them. Ahmed is a good example of how immigrants can be the target of some ignorant people in this country.

Racism is reprehensible anytime, but it is worse when is committed by teachers. They and police officers should be a positive example for the society. It is a shame when they are not.

Police departments should be more prepared and better trained in order to protect our nation. Also, teachers need to use their common sense before accusing a student of terrorism. Such accusations can cause huge trauma to a minor.

Fortunately, not everybody was happy about this incident. President Barack  Obama and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, condemned this act openly and offered their support to Ahmed.

President Obama even invited the boy to the White House.

This action by the President is very laudable. I hope it will help other children to believe in this country.

The United States needs more scientists, something Ahmed might become. But actions like this by teachers and police officers can smash the dreams of a student with such talent, or any student.

I hope that immigrants like Ahmed continue believing in this country because discrimination is difficult to forget.