[voletti]

Shouldn't "charities" be in quotes? We know what kinda charitable activities they engage in, eh?

[Jameison]

"American Muslims afraid of giving cash to charities"

If by "charities" they mean giving money to Hizbullah to do "social work" then yeah, they had better be very afraid.

[Ben Mugged]

Isn't that title an oxymoron?

[Moral Hazard]

"American Muslims are afraid of making cash contributions to Islamic charities for fear that US intelligence and security agencies might haul them up as financial backers of terrorism."

I would hope that American Muslims would be afraid of contributing to Islamic charities because the charities are backers of terrorism.

[manic4organic]

Zogby, Awad and CAIR. Traitors and accessories to murder.

[jennyjenny]

If these charities aren't backing terrorism, than what's to fear, hmmmmmm?

[ROLF of the HILL COUNTRY]

"...are afraid of ending up in some government database of suspected supporters of terrorism. Arab American leaders say this is one of the unintended consequences of the US government’s crackdown on charities run by Muslims."

Actually, I hope it's one of the primary objectives of the crackdown!

[Firefox1]

Did 9/11 happen or didn't it? Wasn't the government roundly criticized for not being diligent. Look all this snooping stuff just sucks but, we're in a war. Get used to a bit of inconvenience.

By the way Muslims, if you are legitimately donating money to help with the poor etc, you'll be alright. This is America with a legitimate legal system. This isn't the police state 'Muslim country' that you are likely donating to.

[gathersnomoss]

Who gives a s__t? Stand up against your friends the Muslim fanatics and maybe, just maybe, you will see a change. Otherwise, take a one way trip back home.

[tkathy]

Money for murder is a coward's way of murdering. they know full well their money goes to murder other people's children.

[Zeroisanumber]

Then give money to the Red Cross, they're at work in Lebanon.

[alloysteel]

Of course they prefer cash. Cash is fungible, and usually, doesn't spoil in storage.

[sheik yerbouty]

Let them be very afraid..

[Joan Kerrey]

there is “a chill factor” on giving money to charities operating in Arab countries. Jeez, I can't believe these people. One look at the Arab world, Arab politics, Arab graft, Arab corruption, Arab embezzlement and redirections of aid to buy arms, Arab radicalism and everything else Arab I would think they would have figured out why the U.S. feels it necessary to srutinize the scams of donating and receiving funds intended for victims.

[Caipirabob]

Don't laugh! Charities all across America stand to lose tens of dollars.

[river rat]

Perhaps the bigoted shiiteheads could consider the American Red Cross, or the Salvation Army, or our Veteran's Hospitals.......etc.....

You know -- some charity that serves their current HOME in America..

Besides, it long overdue that "American" Muslims start fearing and worrying about their actions and how they will be percieved and DISTRUSTED.

F'em

Semper Fi

[sanchmo]

I wonder why I don't give a flying rat's @$$

[Solamente]

I'd be into paying muslim "martyr's" families to let their kid immolate themselves in front of their own houses. We should run it up the flagpole in the Arab Street and see who salutes!

[Pharmboy]

Poor babies...(sniff)

[therut]

I'm wondering how many centuries it has been since someone in my family sent money to Ireland or England or to a Indian Reservation.

[airborne]

They should be afraid.

If nother major terrorist attack occurs, they better hide.