Posted on 10/03/2001 4:28:44 PM PDT by Utah Girl
Bingo.
Precisely what I've been screaming at the T.V. since 9/11, when every speach, by anyone from Bush on down, has been prefaced by a call for tolerance of Muslim-Americans.
LET THEM PROVE THAT THEY ARE WORTHY OF OUR TOLERANCE AND RESPECT.
LET THEM TURN OUT THE TRAITORS FROM WITHIN THEIR MIDST.
Excellent article...with sound advice at the end.
Muslims of good will should be ready to report extremists in their midst to the proper authorities, if they do not tone down their rhetoric — no matter how pious these extremists may claim to be. We cannot let the brotherhood of religion outweigh the security of our country and the responsibilities we have as American citizens. Introspection is never really painless. The time has come to step up.
LET THEM TURN OUT THE TRAITORS FROM WITHIN THEIR MIDST.
Either they are with us or they are with the terrorists!
Excellent!
It's good to see these sensible thoughts published by a Muslim; if only more would have the courage to step forward like this.
This is the problem is a nutshell. Muslim Americans (and I use the juxtaposition correctly) are loyal to their religion first and America second. Those who are like this should leave the country. They are Muslims, not Americans.
But if the American flag is problematic for some American Muslims, what does holding an American passport represent? If they feel so strongly about it, shouldn’t these critics be turning in their passports?
They shouldn't be called "American" Muslims.
And, if it comes to this, Muslims of good will should be ready to report extremists in their midst to the proper authorities, if they do not tone down their rhetoric — no matter how pious these extremists may claim to be. We cannot let the brotherhood of religion outweigh the security of our country and the responsibilities we have as American citizens.
Wonder how many of them would fear for their lives if they reported such behavior. We'll have to keep an eye on this author so we will know whether he survives from writing this article.
Don't think it's going to happen. There seems to be a bond that just isn't there WRT people from certain cultures. It's as if America is merely the best place to be at the moment, and when we're brought to ruins, they'll move on...
Not only should we be sending this to Muslim Americans, but let's try to get this man on all the national TV programs. His message needs to be heard from all, at this time, loud and clear.
This man is a TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT.
If they feel so strongly about it, shouldn’t these critics be turning in their passports?
If they do not like USA, they would just leave. They want to convert USA to resemble something like "BACK HOME". And they are using the loopholes in the system here to get away with what they are doing, which can be described in one word "TREASON".
No thanks to making this place like back home
I could never give up
Pork chops,
Alcohol
and scantilly clad women
And not necessarily in that order
Keep me on your ping list
Well, at least you got the s in there.
;-)
Thanks for the ping.
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