MrSpkr's random thoughts . . .: Only the loony Left could . . .

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Only the loony Left could . . .
propose a resolution specifically condemning religious persecution of Islam and, more specifically, "desecration" of the Koran. It is probably only a coincidence that Mr. Conyers' district, near Detroit, MI, has one of the highest concentrations of Muslims in the United States and contains portions of one Michigan city, Hamtramck, that actually passed an ordinance to specifically permit area mosques to issue traditional Muslim calls to prayer over loudspeakers.

Ironically, Rep. Conyers has also stated "If we quickly cast aside our constitutional form of government, then the enemy will not be the terrorists, it will be us."

It will indeed, Mr. Conyers, it will indeed.
- posted by MrSpkr @ 00:28

Comments:

Steven my friend, first allow me to acknowledge your recent difficulties and express my hope that you'll soon weather this storm.

Second though ... :)

Here's the text of the resolution from your link:

"Resolved, That the House of Representatives–

(1) condemns bigotry, acts of violence, and intolerance against any religious group, including our friends, neighbors, and citizens of the Islamic faith;

(2) declares that the civil rights and civil liberties of all individuals, including those of the Islamic faith, should be protected;

(3) recognizes that the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as any other holy book of any religion, should be treated with dignity and respect; and

(4) calls upon local, State, and Federal authorities to work to prevent bias-motivated crimes and acts against all individuals, including those of the Islamic faith."

I fail to see anything wrong with any part of that. It does, indeed, specifically mention Islam and the Quran, but only in the context of ALL religions and ALL holy books.

If Mr. Conyers represents an area with a high proportion of Muslims then it only makes sense that he would champion an issue of concern to them ... just as it makes sense that Mr. DeLay is championing the cause of NASA funding.

Maybe I'm missing something here.

Joe

# posted by

Joe Shaw : Wednesday, June 01, 2005 10:06:00 AM

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