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9/11 children's colouring book angers US Muslims
The Guardian ^ | August 31, 2011

Posted on 08/31/2011 11:18:51 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

A colouring book about the events of 9/11, complete with pictures of the burning twin towers and the execution of a cowering Osama bin Laden for children to fill in, has provoked outrage among American Muslims.

We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids' Book of Freedom has just been released by the Missouri-based publisher Really Big Coloring Books, which says it is "designed to be a tool that parents can use to help teach children about the facts surrounding 9/11". Showing scenes from 9/11 for children to colour in and telling the story of the attacks and the subsequent hunt for Osama bin Laden, "the book was created with honesty, integrity, reverence, respect and does not shy away from the truth", according to its publisher, which says that it has sold out of its first print run of 10,000 copies.

One page of the $6.99 book, which has been given a PG rating, shows Bin Laden hiding behind a hijab-wearing woman as he is shot by a Navy SEAL. "Being the elusive character that he was, and after hiding out with his terrorist buddies in Pakistan and Afghanistan, American soldiers finally locate the terrorist leader Osama bin Laden," runs the text accompanying the picture. "Children, the truth is, these terrorist acts were done by freedom-hating radical Islamic Muslim extremists. These crazy people hate the American way of life because we are FREE and our society is FREE."

The Council on American-Islamic Relations has condemned the book as "disgusting", saying that it characterises all Muslims as linked to extremism, terrorism and radicalism, which could lead children reading the book to believe that all Muslims are responsible for 9/11, and that followers of the Islamic faith are their enemies.

(Excerpt) Read more at guardian.co.uk ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: islamversusamerica
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1 posted on 08/31/2011 11:18:52 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

F ‘em!


2 posted on 08/31/2011 11:20:13 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Like there is anything an infidel could produce that WOULDN’T anger them. Except our bare necks, with our hands tied behind our backs.


3 posted on 08/31/2011 11:20:14 AM PDT by jessduntno (Obama shanks. America tanks.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Well, 9/11 angers US children!


4 posted on 08/31/2011 11:21:05 AM PDT by PetroniusMaximus
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and the execution of a cowering Osama bin Laden for children to fill in,

The execution? I'll believe that when I see it.

5 posted on 08/31/2011 11:23:19 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has condemned the book as "disgusting", saying that it characterises all Muslims as linked to extremism, terrorism and radicalism, which could lead children reading the book to believe that all Muslims are responsible for 9/11, and that followers of the Islamic faith are their enemies.

"Children, the truth is, these terrorist acts were done by freedom-hating radical Islamic Muslim extremists..."

Well, that doesn't seem to jive, do it?

6 posted on 08/31/2011 11:23:39 AM PDT by jessduntno (Obama shanks. America tanks.)
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tough zhit, mo......
Americans are finished with Political Correctnes..


7 posted on 08/31/2011 11:23:42 AM PDT by Maverick68
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Then they have a serious problem. However, showing OBL being shot is a bit extreme depending on the kid’s age.

Then again why can’t America acknowledge enemies and victories?


8 posted on 08/31/2011 11:24:19 AM PDT by Williams (Honey Badger Don't Care)
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9 posted on 08/31/2011 11:25:15 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: Puppage
I stand corrected


10 posted on 08/31/2011 11:26:15 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: jessduntno

Muck fuslims.


11 posted on 08/31/2011 11:27:24 AM PDT by onedoug (!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY



[insert random noun or verb] enrages muslims. CAIR spokesman, Dr. KillemJoosibad, stated [insert random noun or verb]is "an affront to muslim sensibilties to which the USA must abide or di... understand."
12 posted on 08/31/2011 11:27:49 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: Puppage

“The execution? I’ll believe that when I see it.

Actually according to the article it shows a soldier shooting at OBL who is hiding behind a woman.
History must be accurate

I have zero problem with it and hope they sell millions


13 posted on 08/31/2011 11:28:16 AM PDT by RWGinger
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Muslims are “linked to extremism, terrorism and radicalism”. We can’t and won’t ignore that fact.


14 posted on 08/31/2011 11:28:48 AM PDT by RC2
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To: Free ThinkerNY
That's the problem with Muslims...They don't admit that Islam promotes killing of Christians and Jews...and total submission.

WE WILL NOT SUBMIT!!!

15 posted on 08/31/2011 11:29:05 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: RWGinger

correction
it shows a military person, not a soldier and we know it was a SEAL


16 posted on 08/31/2011 11:29:35 AM PDT by RWGinger
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Hey, Muslims? Haven’t you heard that we’re supposed to be tolerant, according to the liberals? So tolerate it.

}:-)4


17 posted on 08/31/2011 11:29:59 AM PDT by Moose4 ("Oderint dum metuant" -- "Let them hate, as long as they fear." (Lucius Accius, c. 130 BC))
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To: Puppage
Doesn't that cartoon remind you of another picture?

Coincidence? I don't know.

18 posted on 08/31/2011 11:31:24 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Where can I buy some? I want to give them to kids as Hawloween treats. These coloring books are better than candy.


19 posted on 08/31/2011 11:31:55 AM PDT by forgotten man (forgotten man)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Is there anything described there that isn’t the truth?


20 posted on 08/31/2011 11:31:57 AM PDT by GeronL (The Right to Life came before the Right to Happiness)
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