Posted on 03/08/2004 3:00:25 AM PST by kattracks
Rep. Peter King charged in a television interview yesterday that leaders at 85% of nation's mosques hold extremist views.In an interview with WNBC-TV's "News Forum," King said many leaders of mosques have made irresponsible statements about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
"I don't see any need to be politically correct here, the stakes are too high," said the Long Island Republican.
King said he came upon the figure that 85% of mosque leaders have extremist views while researching his novel about the World Trade Center attacks titled, "Vale of Tears."
Muslim groups on Long Island have denounced the claim, accusing King of fanning anti-Muslim sentiment to sell his book.
"When I have police telling me the Muslim community is not coming forward and cooperating, I have a responsibility to speak out," King said. "The Muslim leaders have to be more responsible and there should be new leadership."
Bill Hutchinson
Originally published on March 8, 2004
Thank you, and very well said!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.