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Muslims in Colorado Uneasy Over Terror Inquiry
New York Times ^ | September 19, 2009 | DAN FROSCH

Posted on 09/19/2009 9:24:41 AM PDT by La Lydia

AURORA, Colo. — Djilali Kacem tugged at his beard and surveyed the warehouse of Islamic books he helps oversee near Denver International Airport. “The government should know better by now,” said Mr. Kacem, an imam at a local mosque. “It has been eight years since Sept. 11 and our government still overacts sometimes when it comes to Muslims.”

As an investigation into a possible terrorist plot against New York City focused increasingly last week on a local Afghani shuttle bus driver, some Muslims in and around this Denver suburb have grown uneasy, saying they are concerned that law-enforcement officials are going too far because the case involves a Muslim...

The man the authorities say is at the center of the investigation, Najibullah Zazi, 24,... had begun cooperating with the authorities after three days of questioning by F.B.I. agents. He reportedly admitted that he may have perhaps unwittingly crossed paths in Pakistan with extremists allied with Al Qaeda. And, the officials said, that based on Mr. Zazi’s statements to the agents, there are now some indications that he underwent training in explosives and bomb-making while overseas... ... word of the inquiry has spread throughout the more than 10,000 Muslims who have settled in Aurora and parts of Denver. “Colorado has always been seen as a good place to raise a family,” Mr. Noorzai said.

Mr. Noorzai, the former president of the organization, said many local Muslims were trying to figure out whether anyone knew Mr. Zazi, and whether he did anything wrong.

“If this guy is innocent, then our community is going to feel like we are being singled out,” he said....

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: US: Colorado; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: counterterrorism; immigration; islam; jihadinamerica; jttf; mhmmdnsm09192009; military; muslimamericans; obama; palin; terror; veterans; violence; zazi
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To: La Lydia

It’s hard not to overreact when the Koran preaches radicalism. It is the moderates who are apostate and the islamofascists who are in good standing with their word.


21 posted on 09/19/2009 10:00:17 AM PDT by umgud (Look to gov't to solve your everday problems and they'll control your everday life.)
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To: umgud
A well stocked book depository (ring any bells..?) near the airport (ring...ring)....

I wonder if its under the flight path....(cowbells here)

22 posted on 09/19/2009 10:03:07 AM PDT by spokeshave (Obama can't unjump the shark)
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To: La Lydia

Cry me a river. When mooslims stop bombing and plotting to bomb and kill civilians then come talk to me.. Till then STFU!


23 posted on 09/19/2009 10:03:25 AM PDT by crazydad
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To: umgud
A well stocked Muslim book depository (ring any bells..?) near the airport (ring...ring)....

I wonder if its under the flight path....(cowbells here)...

...thats better....

24 posted on 09/19/2009 10:03:50 AM PDT by spokeshave (Obama can't unjump the shark)
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To: La Lydia

“If this guy is innocent, then our community is going to feel like we are being singled out,” he said....

And if he’s guilty, what then? My guess is NOTHING.
Perhaps “your community” should do some self examination
and decide weather you are Americans or NOT.


25 posted on 09/19/2009 10:04:18 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Huskr4Bush

The left will always point out Timothy Mcviegh but will forever deny there was another man with him that looked like a towel turd or that something mysterious happened to flight 800. You know like the little streak toward the plane.. Ok don’t get me started on Clinton that was to many years ago. Sorry


26 posted on 09/19/2009 10:08:01 AM PDT by crazydad
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To: La Lydia

“Afghani” = a monetary instrument used in Afghanistan
“Afghan” = a person from Afghanistan (or a blanket)

Did the NYT fire their editors as a cost-saving measure?

Sheesh.

Oh, and you’re not a victim dude, you’re a suspect...


27 posted on 09/19/2009 10:11:17 AM PDT by KitJ (Shall Not Be Infringed)
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To: La Lydia
"... our government still overacts sometimes under reacts when it comes to Muslims.”

There. I fixed it.

28 posted on 09/19/2009 10:13:45 AM PDT by Gritty (The only moderate Muslim is one who does not read or practice the Quran - Joseph Hakim, ICU)
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To: La Lydia

...and ‘Noorzai’ is a Pashtun name, I believe. The Pashtuns form the core of the Taliban. Then again, many of the Pashtuns are all right.

Just sayin’


29 posted on 09/19/2009 10:15:51 AM PDT by KitJ (Shall Not Be Infringed)
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To: La Lydia

Moments ago via TWITTER @BreakingNews

Terror suspect Najibullah Zazi tells the Denver Post that media reports he admitted to al-Qaeda links are “nonsense.”


30 posted on 09/19/2009 10:20:33 AM PDT by VRWCTexan (Obama-scare is the "real" Cash for Clunker Program!)
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To: VRWCTexan

That was in the Denver Post this morning. Someone must have just tweeted it. I think the jury remains out on this guy. See the story about the group trying to rent a gigantic truck in Queens.


31 posted on 09/19/2009 10:24:06 AM PDT by La Lydia
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To: La Lydia
You can actually see Zazi's smirk and smug smile on TV. He knows that Obama will not use tough interrogation tactics. In fact, he knows nothing will happen to him.

In my world this guy would be subjected to electric shock torture and hot iron branding. I'd have his confession is 5 seconds!

32 posted on 09/19/2009 10:29:49 AM PDT by Doc Savage (SOBAMP!)
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To: Doc Savage

In my world, he and all of his family and friends, and all of their families, would be sent packing back to Pakistan. Today. When I see them smirking like that I just want to slap them. They think we are idiots for putting up with them and you know, that is the one thing they are right about.


33 posted on 09/19/2009 10:32:38 AM PDT by La Lydia
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To: Doc Savage; NormsRevenge; Grampa Dave; SierraWasp; Marine_Uncle; BOBTHENAILER; BIGLOOK; Allegra; ...
Just damn......exactly right....they are taunting us!

10,000 in Denver....how do they get here?

34 posted on 09/19/2009 10:41:15 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Support Geert Wilders)
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To: La Lydia
"“If this guy is innocent, then our community is going to feel like we are being singled out.”

Poor babies...they're starting to sound like 'victims.'

35 posted on 09/19/2009 10:49:38 AM PDT by blam
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To: La Lydia

Well if these Islamofascist are so innocent why are they worried?


36 posted on 09/19/2009 11:17:45 AM PDT by Marty62 (former Marty60)
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To: La Lydia; VRWCTexan
Just posted this...

Zazi breaks off talks with FBI, calls reports of terror ties 'nonsense'

37 posted on 09/19/2009 11:18:37 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Support Geert Wilders)
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To: Marty62

See link at #37.


38 posted on 09/19/2009 11:19:19 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (Support Geert Wilders)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

I accessed your postings yesterday.
Thank You for all the information!!!!!


39 posted on 09/20/2009 10:29:16 AM PDT by Marty62 (former Marty60)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; AdmSmith; Berosus; bigheadfred; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Fred Nerks; ...

Thanks Ernest. If they continue to feel uneasy, they should consider going back to whatever hell-hole they’ve come from, or should repudiate Islam.


40 posted on 09/20/2009 2:58:46 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/__Since Jan 3, 2004__Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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