The fatwa made one exception to American policy, saying the perpetrators ``must be brought to justice in an impartial court of law'' and then given appropriate punishment to deter future terrorism.Nonetheless, the fatwa said U.S. Muslim soldiers can serve, even though in combat ``it's often difficult - if not impossible - to differentiate between the real perpetrators who are being pursued, and the innocents who have committed no crime.''
Some have asked that the "perpetrators" be brought to a court of Islamic Law, some of what we find "illegal" is quite legal there.
Also this talk of "real perpetrators" is hazy. There are some who insist that it was America "Timothy McVeigh"-types or Da Jooz who had a hand in the 9/11 hijackings.
I do believe that there are some who can honorably serve and do see America as their home. I am also aware that there are those who do not feel this way and they pose a safety threat.
There is no central religious order which gives advice. Different Imam will say different things.Correct...and that's why I object to grouping all Muslims as some here do, as 100% subversive and treasonous and guilty into proven innocent. Those that are, are....and should be imprisoned and/or run out the country, as applicable.
There are those who are not, and they should not be held accountable for the behavior of their disloyal co-religionists any more than honest pro-lifers should be held responsible for Eric Rudolph/Paul Hill/Neal Horsely et al. Keep in mind that one of our greatest domestic victories in the "War on Terrorism" was brought about not by the misnamed "Patriot Act", but by the Buffalo area Muslims who tipped off authorities about the Al Qaeda cell in their area.
-Eric