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To: BuckeyeTexan
Didn't you notice *my* link to Perry's own page, with a speech where he quotes from the Koran?

Oops.

Nice try, though.

173 posted on 08/17/2011 4:48:36 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: grey_whiskers
Yes, I noticed your link.

Israel would never have presented Rick Perry with the the Defender of Jerusalem Award if were true that Perry supports the radical, extremist Islam that wants to wipe Israel off the face of the map.

It's important to understand the context of Perry's speech. He was speaking to and about Aga Khan and the Ismailis, who represent a minority (tens of millions) of the 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide. They are persecuted by the majority of Islam. Ismailis are philanthropical and nonviolent. They reject burqas, gender apartheid, and all forms of violent jihad. They're not wife-beaters and don't perform honor killings.

As a Christian, Perry would not (and doesn't) support a group who believes in converting or killing opponents of Islam. Since 9/11, we've been asking "where are the moderate Muslims who condemn violent jihad?" The Ismailis are that group.

190 posted on 08/17/2011 5:39:57 PM PDT by BuckeyeTexan (Man is not free unless government is limited. ~Ronald Reagan)
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