Posted on 12/17/2004 4:44:07 PM PST by Salem
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) - Nearly half of all Americans believe the U.S. government should restrict the civil liberties of Muslim Americans, according to a nationwide poll. The survey conducted by Cornell University also found that Republicans and people who described themselves as highly religious were more apt to support curtailing Muslims' civil liberties than Democrats or people who are less religious. Researchers also found that respondents who paid more attention to television news were more likely to fear terrorist attacks and support limiting the rights of Muslim Americans. "It's sad news. It's disturbing news. But it's not unpredictable," said Mahdi Bray, executive director of the Muslim American Society. "The nation is at war, even if it's not a traditional war. We just have to remain vigilant and continue to interface." The survey found 44 percent favored at least some restrictions on the civil liberties of Muslim Americans. Forty-eight percent said liberties should not be restricted in any way. The survey showed that 27 percent of respondents supported requiring all Muslim Americans to register where they lived with the federal government. Twenty-two percent favored racial profiling to identify potential terrorist threats. And 29 percent thought undercover agents should infiltrate Muslim civic and volunteer organizations to keep tabs on their activities and fund-raising. Cornell student researchers questioned 715 people in the nationwide telephone poll conducted this fall. The margin of error was 3.6 percentage points. James Shanahan, an associate professor of communications who helped organize the survey, said the results indicate "the need for continued dialogue about issues of civil liberties" in a time of war. While researchers said they were not surprised by the overall level of support for curtailing civil liberties, they were startled by the correlation with religion and exposure to television news. "We need to explore why these two very important channels of discourse may nurture fear rather than understanding," Shanahan said. According to the survey, 37 percent believe a terrorist attack in the United States is still likely within the next 12 months. In a similar poll conducted by Cornell in November 2002, that number stood at 90 percent. --- On the Net: www.news.cornell.edu/releases/Dec04/Muslim.Poll.bpf.html Muslim American Society: www.masnet.org
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And you're unable to see the flaws in that leap of illogic?
Doesn't even make sense as good sarcasm, since it doesn't follow.
Are you also one of the ones who is disappointed we didn't exterminate all people of Japanese descent? I assume not, since you talk about letting out the Muslim-Americans later, but there are those who call for extermination of this religion.
Of course, many people of Celtic descent were viewed as enemies of the US a while back, and I suppose these folks wouldn't have been too happy that we didn't lock up or exterminate all of their fellows.
I don't think there is a 25% population of Muslims in America. At least I hope not. I think we should give them the right to return to their countries of origin and practice their sick religion. Plus they can take Louis Farrakhan with them.
Bingo. As I said, it's interesting how selectively they reported correlations. I'm curious if Democrats were less likely to know about Allah and the Koran, for example.
First of all it comes from Cornell, a hell hole of liberalism.
Yeah, shame what has happened to a once-great school.
Secondly, they actually held a press conference in order to give maximum media attention for their "survey".
Well, that's not too uncommon, especially for the media department...they always want their stuff publicized.
Lastly, the Cornell "report" basically said that they expected the results before doing the survey.
Again, that's not too unexpected. I think the focus should be on the actual report they produced.
I didn't get the chance to attend the press conference, but I did write to the media contact. I hadn't received a reply as of last night.
Ok -- 56% of Americans are blind to the Muslimes danger. Plain enough for you?
Really?, now go ask the Indians if smoking payote is constitutionaly protected...nice try Muhammed.
Nice questions BOOTSTICK.
Gondring, hows about some Hindus that many decide to reintroduce the old practice of Sati (widow buring)?
See, I've mentioned before I've had this spiritual reawakening and am learning that the old Aztec sun god Huitzilopochtli (who requires human sacrifices) is right for me after all....
Will you still be willing to let me worship as I choose?
What if my "religion" says I can beat my wife, have four wives, or if my "religion" also includes a political system obliges me to strive to overthrow the laws of man and the constitution to replace them with the laws of Allah (sharia), or take over the "darul harb" in it's entirety? Can I still follow my religion?
I assume not, since you talk about letting out the Muslim-Americans later, but there are those who call for extermination of this religion.
What is a Muslim-American? I would gladly cast a yes vote to have Islam banned in the United States.
Of course, many people of Celtic descent were viewed as enemies of the US
Did the Celts ever attack the United States? When they do, let me know and I'll vote to have them wiped out.
I for one don't want to see Muslims have their civil liberties restricted. I want to see them deported.
My feelings exactly. Being nice to them and/or even tolerating their being here is not helping the terrorist situation at all IMHO. Call it whatever you want, we are at war with Islam.
blinded by hatred?
Have you forgotten about September 11th? or did they strike us because they love us?
Did who strike us? It wasn't Muslim-Americans!
Be a bit more precise in your retaliatory strikes...broadbrushing all isn't the answer.
Actually, the United States attacked nations populated largely by Celts: the Confederate States of America, and Canada. Of course, it was largely those of Celtic descent who participated in Canadian warfare. :-)
Uh, you got the wrong poster. Others are doing the mixing, claiming racial profiling is an answer.
Frankly, I do believe it can help, but I'm not confusing the race with religion or philosophy.
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