Some Clarifications..

Hello, 

Let me start off by saying I'm absolutely thrilled how this issue has sparked a variety of contrasting reactions among members of our society. I would like to take this chance and let my audience know just how much I appreciate the standard of dialogue taking place.

I have been receiving quite a lot of emails and comments highlighting some concerns regarding the details of this story. I am more than happy to clarify them all. First off, I did not “assume” authorities vandalized my graffiti. I know that for a fact, as I have personally witnessed it. In regards to the seemingly ambiguous label I have used to refer to institutions of power “authorities”, I think we can all agree that the nature of this story is highly sensitive. Therefore, even though I know exactly which types of officials were involved, I am not prepared to disclose that information. That is why I opted to use the word “authorities”, since its vagueness suits the circumstances.

As to what the abbreviations AMK stand for, others and I have carefully considered and analyzed the situation in its entirety. Having done that we drew our interpretation accordingly. Which was mainly based on what was written in Arabic "لعنكم الله" “Allah Damn You”, "الله أكبر" “God is Great” and "قل وجاء ألحق" "Say the Truth hath Prevailed". We might be wrong here, if you think these abbreviations mean otherwise please do let me know.

While I have mentioned before just how shocked I am with the outcomes, never in a million years would I have expected the authorities to have such an adverse reaction. One thing we must keep in mind is that the authorities are people too. A great number of people in Jordan have varied prejudices and religious beliefs. Ergo the notion that one may possibly belong to a certain part of Jordanian society who would use harsh phrases such as “May Allah Curse You” is not farfetched. 

I guess at the end of the day this was what motivated me to expose the story. This is something that worries and surprises me as much as it worries and surprises you. Thank you for questioning me. I hope this has shed more light on the issue.
Feel free to email me at: banksyimnot@gmail.com

Cheers,

Banksy I’m Not