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In U.S., 44 Percent Say Restrict Muslims
My Way News ^ | 17 Decemeber, 2004 | WILLIAM KATES

Posted on 12/17/2004 4:44:07 PM PST by Salem

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To: skeeter

I believe there is generalization going on here. Am I näive enough to believe that there is no threat to the culture we have in America? No. But also, I think that Americans of all types are doing a very effective job of trashing this country. One thing that will hasten our demise is to attack the foundations of our republic, including the strong bulkheads against tyrrany--by either the government or the masses.

Vigilance is important, and I join the chorus of voices calling upon anti-radical Muslims to take a larger part in the fight against those who would seek to destroy what we have built.


61 posted on 12/17/2004 6:36:55 PM PST by Gondring (They can have my Bill of Rights when they pry it from my cold, dead hands!)
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To: skeeter

Agree. See my post #56.


62 posted on 12/17/2004 6:37:37 PM PST by EEDUDE (Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.)
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To: USF; weenie; broadsword; 7.62 x 51mm; ApesForEvolution; backhoe; Happy2BMe; Max Combined

Ping

Some serious educating needs to happen to get the percent much higher than 44%

Those of you islamapologists on this thread may want to try reading the Koran and see what it teaches.



63 posted on 12/17/2004 6:38:09 PM PST by jan in Colorado
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To: esoxmagnum
There is no conflict there, because you have no cause therein to overthrow the Constitution. Where that is concerned, you have "render unto Caeser." Islam knows no such deference.
64 posted on 12/17/2004 6:38:53 PM PST by Carry_Okie (There are people in power who are really stupid.)
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To: Gondring
"Vigilance is important, and I join the chorus of voices calling upon anti-radical Muslims to take a larger part in the fight against those who would seek to destroy what we have built."

Until the anti-radical Muslims do that, I see only benefit, not oppressive government, in keeping an eye on these folks.

If they are doing nothing wrong, they have nothing to fear.
65 posted on 12/17/2004 6:41:47 PM PST by EEDUDE (Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.)
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To: EEDUDE
If they are doing nothing wrong, they have nothing to fear.

>shudder<

66 posted on 12/17/2004 6:43:27 PM PST by Gondring (They can have my Bill of Rights when they pry it from my cold, dead hands!)
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To: EEDUDE

Yeah, and he also has things like:
"Those who would give up essential Liberty to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin

A good lesson is contained therein.


67 posted on 12/17/2004 6:45:15 PM PST by Gondring (They can have my Bill of Rights when they pry it from my cold, dead hands!)
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To: Gondring

Gondring, I am interested in why you find that comment so abhorrent.

Many people in this country are continually monitored by various agencies to keep up with their activities.

This has been going on for years.

During the 60's the FBI and others monitored the activities of various anti-war groups. Right-wing paramiltary organizations are also under constant monitoring.

This is nothing new, particularly in a time when we are at war.

Please tell me where I'm going wrong here!


68 posted on 12/17/2004 6:50:56 PM PST by EEDUDE (Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.)
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To: Gondring

""Those who would give up essential Liberty to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin "

Agreed.

But what exactly was proposed in the original survey that you would consider giving up Liberty?

No one suggested putting them in concentration camps or anything else that I would consider an infringement of their civil liberties! I think the article was poorly titled.


69 posted on 12/17/2004 6:55:02 PM PST by EEDUDE (Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.)
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To: EEDUDE
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.
70 posted on 12/17/2004 7:03:53 PM PST by Gondring (They can have my Bill of Rights when they pry it from my cold, dead hands!)
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To: jan in Colorado

Hey Jan...how you doin'?


71 posted on 12/17/2004 7:04:04 PM PST by weenie (Islam is as "dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog." -- Churchill)
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To: Salem
Twenty-two percent favored racial profiling to identify potential terrorist threats.

That is NOT a restriction of civil liberties.

72 posted on 12/17/2004 7:05:50 PM PST by Sloth (Al Franken is a racist.)
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To: weenie

Great weenie

This thread needs some educating, fast!


73 posted on 12/17/2004 7:06:33 PM PST by jan in Colorado
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To: Salem

true. Has any muslim cleric issued fatwas against bin Laden or Zarqawi?


74 posted on 12/17/2004 7:08:55 PM PST by sheik yerbouty
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To: Salem
What has this person been smoking?????

I would bet it's more like 98%. Sure is with the people I know!

75 posted on 12/17/2004 7:10:18 PM PST by SweetCaroline ( I promise God & myself that I will let go of this addiction that is destroying me!)
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To: Publius6961
No way it's only 44%.

I want to see the questions asked.

Well, what did you think of them?

(I'm assuming you went and looked.)

Restrictions on Civil Liberties, Views of Islam, & Muslim Americans
And the related one:
U.S. War on Terror, U.S.Foreign Policy, and Anti-Americanism

76 posted on 12/17/2004 7:15:52 PM PST by Gondring (They can have my Bill of Rights when they pry it from my cold, dead hands!)
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To: white trash redneck

Such is life in a free country.


77 posted on 12/17/2004 7:16:32 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: SweetCaroline
I would bet it's more like 98%. Sure is with the people I know!

How's President McGovern doing?

78 posted on 12/17/2004 7:17:06 PM PST by Gondring (They can have my Bill of Rights when they pry it from my cold, dead hands!)
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To: Sloth

Infiltration of Mosques had the most support.

Let's see...if you had government agents infiltrating your church and taking part in religious sacraments, how would you feel?


79 posted on 12/17/2004 7:18:24 PM PST by Gondring (They can have my Bill of Rights when they pry it from my cold, dead hands!)
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To: Salem

I wish someone would query me with a phone survey like this, I know what I'd say.


80 posted on 12/17/2004 7:21:22 PM PST by Ciexyz (I use the term Blue Cities, not Blue States. PA is red except for Philly, Pgh & Erie)
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