[Howlin]

"It is important, based on past counterterrorism cases that did not lead to terror convictions, that we withhold judgment until all the facts of this case come to light.

What in the HELL does that mean?

[Torie]

Some accused terrorists beat the rap in court, or criminal charges were dropped, no?

[null and void]

"American Muslims have consistently condemned all acts of terrorism, whether carried out by individuals, groups or states. We repudiate anyone or any group that plans or carries out a terrorist act. We welcome early actions by law enforcement authorities against credible threats to the safety of the traveling public.

Innocent until proven guilty, or there's lots of infidel blood on the streets, whichever comes last...

[tet68]

"It is important, based on past counterterrorism cases that did not lead to terror convictions, that we withhold judgment until all the facts of this case come to light

What in the HELL does that mean?

Oh, you know, they might all turn out to be "Islamic students" or falafal salesman on their way to the big
Hummus convention.

These guys have sure learned how to manipulate the feelings
of guilty liberals, doesn't work on me I can tell you.

[sgtbono2002]

What that means is they are hiring slick lawyers in an effort to get these terrorist Emefers off.

[jdm]

"What in the HELL does that mean?"

It means wait until the bombs go off before doing any judging.

Sounds like they don't want to be condemned for intent alone (despite the evidence).

[B.O. Plenty]

What it says to me is that CAIR believes that the Brit muzzies are just young people out having a good time...and when the Brit authorities realize it, they will let them go, and probably pay them a little reparation for inconveniencing them and besmirching their good name.</p>

[oldbill]

It means one of the Muslim plotters lived within six blocks of a Shinto and a Christian, so you can't blame Islam.

[Mr. Jeeves]

What in the HELL does that mean?

They have "Richard Jewell Syndrome". ;)