Posted on 09/24/2004 8:08:42 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
Yusuf Islam, the British singer formerly known as Cat Stevens is taking legal action after he was refused entry into the United States.
Mr. Islam said the decision to deny him entry on grounds of national security was 'wholly unfounded' and he wants an explanation.
''We have now initiated a legal process to try and find out exactly what is going on, and to take all necessary steps to undo the injustice that I have suffered.'
'I am a man of peace and denounce all forms of terrorism and injustice.'
Action was taken against the musician, who converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusef Islam in the 1970's after US officials realized he was on a terrorist watch list for contributions in London given to jihadi organizations.
As singer Cat Stevens he had a string of hits in the 1960's including 'Wild World' and 'Morning Has Broken.'
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A "Hell" BUMP!
In 1952, he went to his native London. While there, his U.S. re-entry visa was revoked. He was barred from re-entering by Immigration upon recommendation from the FBI which named him a security risk.
He moved to Switzerland, returning to the U.S. only once, in 1972.....to receive a special Oscar. He immediately returned to Switzerland, his career waned and he died in that alpine country with no love for the capitalistic nation where he made his more-than-considerable fortune.
Leni
You aren't alone:
He's welcome anytime. Just take "Cat" by a spay and neuter clinic first.
If they have the goods and let him go, it's another PC load of crap and sent the wrong message. Bummer. There isn't a statesman in the whole country anymore...
If they have the goods and let him go, it's another PC load of crap and sent the wrong message. Bummer. There isn't a statesman in the whole country anymore...
What's up with FR tonight? Slow or what? I refuse to accept 'user error'! lol
And good riddance...drive all the Communists out. We are in a world-wide (warm and getting hotter) war against the twin pillars that are working as a unit, Communism and Muhammadanism. We can't have tens of millions of enemies within on top of it...I hope they all make good on their 'I'm leaving' b.s. and never come back. Good riddance.
Thanks Pagey. That is the song. I think I'll print it out.
And he must REALLY hate W 'cause these hurricanes are killing us down here.
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