Poll: Fewer Americans Link Islam to Violence
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/26/05) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed the results of a new survey showing that the public’s concerns over recent terror bombings do not translate into less favorable opinions of either American Muslims or Islam. The nationwide survey of 2,000 adults by the Pew Research Center for the People & […]
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Iraq: This is Now an Unwinnable Conflict
The Duke of Wellington, warning hawkish politicians in Britain against ill-considered military intervention abroad, once said: “Great nations do not have small wars.” He meant that supposedly limited conflicts can inflict terrible damage on powerful states. Having seen what a small war in Spain had done to Napoleon, he knew what he was talking about. […]
Cheney’s Plan: Nuke Iran
A recent poll shows six in ten Americans think a new world war is coming: the same poll says about 50 percent approve of the dropping of the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II. Somewhat inexplicably, about two-thirds say nuking those two cities was […]
VA: Muslims Discourage Violence (Wash Times)
The organizer of a regional, midday-prayer service yesterday for Muslims hopes that the event encourages participants, especially youths, to engage in “productive, meaningful programs to eliminate hatred.” “We must get to our youth before someone else does,” said Imam Mohammed Magid, executive director of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center in Sterling, Va. “We […]
CA: Murder Not Sanctioned in Islam
PALMDALE — Antelope Valley’s Islamic leaders say terrorists are trying to hijack the religion’s name. Scores of Muslims from two local mosques gathered Friday night at Palmdale’s business intersection to condemn London terror bombings, waving American and British flags and carrying signs that said “Not in our name” and “Terrorists are not jihadists.” “It is […]
Rally Targets Tancredo
A rally will be held at the state Capitol today to decry Rep. Tom Tancredo’s suggestion that the U.S. could deter terrorist attacks inside its borders by threatening to bomb Islamic holy sites. The group, led by political activists Manolo Gonzalez-Estay and Leroy Lemos, will gather on the west steps of the Capitol building at […]
CO: Hispanic, Islamic Groups Want Tancredo Out
DENVER — Hispanic and Islamic groups called on Rep. Tom Tancredo to resign Monday, saying he has embarrassed Colorado by suggesting bombing Islamic holy sites if terrorists launch a nuclear attack on the U.S. They also criticized the GOP congressman’s staunch advocacy of tougher immigration controls. “Enough is enough. We’re here to say ‘Stop,’” Hispanic […]
CAIR-FL: Anti-Muslim Church Sign Draws Criticism
(JACKSONVILLE, FL, 7/25/05) – The Florida office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL) today called on religious leaders in that state and throughout the nation to repudiate a Jacksonville Baptist church road-side display that says, “Islam is Evil and Believes in Murder, Surah 9-29, Jesus Teaches Peace…” To see a photo of the display, […]
1.7 Million View CAIR Anti-Terror PSA
UPDATE: Some 1.7 million people nationwide have already viewed CAIR’s “Note in the Name of Islam” television public service announcement (PSA) since it was release two weeks ago. CAIR’s 30-second PSA features American Muslims stating: “We often hear claims Muslims don’t condemn terrorism and that Islam condones violence. As Muslims, we want to state clearly […]