Florida GOP Group Shuns Muslim-American

[denverbill]

Source: Mother Jones

In a contentious public meeting Monday night, the Broward Republican Executive Committee, a Republican group in Southern Florida, voted to deny Nezar Hamze, a Muslim-American Republican, membership. The group maintains that Hamze's religion had nothing to do with their vote, but group members told reporters that the man's affiliation with an Islamic relations group made members uneasy and could have been the basis for his rejection.
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"I was blasted with 15 minutes worth of insults. They yelled 'You're a terrorist! You're an Al Qaeda supporter! No way a Muslim is going to join BREC!'"

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Whatsamatter Hamze? Being a strong conservative, you should be supporting their rights to be hate-mongering assholes.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

1. Look! It's a Log Cabin Muslim!

It's kind of sad to find a selfish, greedy, (apparently) stupid, hateful person who has all the qualities desired by the GOP, with the exception of the color of his skin.

Don't be surprised when the hateful group you want to hang out with, acts hateful. It's what they do. It's who they are.

[fascisthunter]

2. Bigots seem to Gravitate to the Republican Party

That should tell you something about their agenda as a political party.

[saras]

3. I can't think of a better fate for the Republican party than to be taken over by Muslims

It's a conservative party, they are conservative people, they have what it takes to kick the Tea Party out, they have enough money to do without corporate funds...

[No Elephants]

4. What did you expect, Nezar? Why are you a Republican to begin with?

[harun]

7. +1

[classysassy]

5. The New Republican Party

in the south is composed of the old dixiecrats,they still racist to the bone,evil old bastards.

[socialshockwave]

6. Mr. Hamze is also a member of CAIR;

from what I understand, a secret supporter of Hamas - it sends the organization money, refuses to specifically condemn Bin Laden, etc.

[Douglas Carpenter]

8. nothing could be further from the truth:

below are a list of statements assembled by CAIR - the largest and most influential Muslim organization in North America

for links to complete statements: http://www.cair.com/AmericanMuslims/AntiTerrorism.aspx

Fatwa Against Terrorism

CAIR backs Fatwa against Terrorism. English, Arabic, Urdu radio anti-terror PSAs released (Washington, D.C., 7/28/05) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered its support for a fatwa, or Islamic religious ruling, against terrorism and extremism issued by the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) and endorsed by more than 120 U.S. Muslim groups, leaders and institutions.


Not in the Name of Islam Petition

The “Not in the Name of Islam” petition states: “We, the undersigned Muslims, wish to state clearly that those who commit acts of terror, murder and cruelty in the name of Islam are not only destroying innocent lives, but are also betraying the values of the faith they claim to represent. No injustice done to Muslims can ever justify the massacre of innocent people, and no act of terror will ever serve the cause of Islam. We repudiate and dissociate ourselves from any Muslim group or individual who commits such brutal and un-Islamic acts. We refuse to allow our faith to be held hostage by the criminal actions of a tiny minority acting outside the teachings of both the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.



Persistent and Consistent Condemnation of Terrorism

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has a clear record of consistently and persistently condemning terrorism. Yet American Muslim groups like CAIR get repeatedly asked the question why have Muslims not spoken out against terrorism? The fact is they have, but who is listening? This prompted one media commentator to ask, “Are Muslims condemning terror to the deaf?”


CAIR Statements on the Events of September 11

"We condemn in the strongest terms possible what are apparently vicious and cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. We join with all Americans in calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. No cause could ever be assisted by such immoral acts."


CAIR: Video Shows Bin Laden's Complicity in 9-11 Attacks

(Washington, DC, 12/13/2001) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a Washington-based Islamic advocacy group, today offered its reaction to the videotape of Osama bin Laden released by the Pentagon.

CAIR stated: For anyone who was not convinced of Osama bin Laden's complicity in the events of September 11, the content of this videotape should remove all doubt. Bin Laden clearly spoke as someone who had foreknowledge of the attacks.

CAIR Condemnation of Suicide Bombing

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/28/2002) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a Washington-based Islamic advocacy group, today condemned a bomb attack on a Passover celebration in the Middle East that left 20 people dead and more than 100 wounded.

In a statement, CAIR said: "We condemn this attack and all other attacks on innocent civilians. Illegitimate and counterproductive tactics must not be used in the legitimate struggle to end Israel's brutal occupation.



CAIR Full Page Advertisement in Washington Post on September 16, 2001

"We at the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), along with the entire American Muslim community are deeply saddened by the massive loss of life resulting from the tragic events of September 11. American Muslims utterly condemn the vicious and cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. We join with all American in calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. No political cause could ever be assisted by such immoral acts."

[Hoosier Daddy]

9. Why is everybody blaming the victim?

Muslims have just as much right to be dumbass Republicans as Jews or Christians or anyone else!