“The Extent of Radicalization" Among American Muslims
New York Republican Congressman Peter King held the first of a series of hearings today to examine the threat he’s calling the "radicalization of American Muslims." Over 50 Democrats on Wednesday sent a letter to King, who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, warning that the hearings will jeopardize the trust between Muslims and law enforcement.
Witnesses at the hearing included Congressman John Dingell who represents Dearborn, the largest Arab American community in America and Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN), Congress’ first Muslim American member. Additionally, Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, head of the American-Islamic Forum for Democracy, discussed the threat of not only violent but also cultural jihad being waged by Islamists inside the U.S. Also, Melvin Bledsoe and Abdirizak Bihi provided firsthand accounts of young Muslim Americans recruited by Islamic radicals.
Since Chairman King announced the hearing, interfaith, nonprofit, and governmental organizations have issued statements and held a variety of rallies across the nation against King's hearing, saying it will send the wrong message, by singling-out U.S. Muslims.
No comments:
Post a Comment