 
Two More Photos of US Troops in Iraq that are too sensitive for the Liberal Media to Show
American soldiers welcomed as heros in
Iraq! As the world's satellites and printing presses await fresh images of troop horrors
and abuse, soldiers on the ground e-mailed these snaps of warm greetings from some of
Iraq's women and children.
CAIR Center for Arab
International Relations Asked Dr. Laura to apologize for anti-Muslim tirade
CAIR called on nationally-syndicated radio talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger to
apologize for an "anti-Muslim tirade" on her November 17th program. ("Dr.
Laura's" radio program is heard by 12 million listeners on some 270 stations
nationwide.) Muslims who contacted CAIR said Schlessinger's remarks crossed the line from
legitimate commentary on terrorism to Islamophobic bigotry.
The offensive comments came in response to a mother who asked whether her
16-year-old daughter should take part in a Catholic High School class field trip to a
local mosque. The purpose of the field trip was to have the students in a "moral
themes" class learn how "Muslims are treated" in America.
Schlessinger said in her response: "This is a class on morals. What is the point of
going to a mosque?...You're joking of course…How many Americans have tortured and
murdered Muslims…I think you ought to stand up against this class and this teacher.
This is despicable. You tell him you are willing to go to the mosque only if it is one
that has done its best to route out terrorists in its midst…instead of
complaining…I am horrified that you would let her go…I am so sick and tired of
all the Arab-American groups whining and complaining about some kind of
treatment…What culture and what religion were all the murderers of 9/11…they
murdered us….That's the culture you want your daughter to learn about?"
"Dr. Laura's anti-Muslim tirade demonstrates a level of hostility toward Islam that
should be of concern to her program's audience and sponsors," said CAIR
Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper. "It has been our experience that one-on-one
interactions with ordinary American Muslims are the best way to dispel Islamophobic
stereotypes and promote religious tolerance. It is a pity that Dr. Laura would interfere
with that learning process by dissuading a student from visiting a mosque."
Hooper noted that Schlessinger also confused Arab-Americans and Muslims in her comments.
(Many Arab-Americans are Christian.)
In 2002, CAIR sent a letter to Schlessinger asking for a clarification of her on-air claim
that there is a "Muslim plan" to take over the world. When Schlessinger's
extremist views have been confronted in the past, she has often responded by attacking the
source of the challenge, instead of dealing with the substance of the complaints.
ACTION REQUESTED: (As always, be POLITE. Hostile comments WILL be used to further defame
Islam and Muslims.)
Contact Dr. Laura to ask that she apologize for her remarks and engage the American Muslim
community in a positive dialogue.
CONTACT:
Dr. Laura Schlessinger
15260 Ventura Blvd, Suite 500
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5307
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