WASH. TIMES PROMOTES HATE GROUP THAT WOULD OUTLAW ISLAM

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WASH. TIMES PROMOTES HATE GROUP THAT WOULD OUTLAW ISLAM
Submitted by davidswanson on Fri, 2007-06-15 14:29. Media

'Adherence to Islam' would be punishable by 20 years in prison

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/14/07) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today expressed concern about an article published by Insight magazine, a website owned by the right-wing Washington Times newspaper, that offered a sympathetic portrayal of an anti-Muslim hate group that advocates making "adherence to Islam" punishable by 20 years in prison.

The hate group, Society of Americans for National Existence (SANE), is supporting the so-called "Mapping Shari'a in America Project" devoted to spying on 2,300 Islamic institutions in the United States.

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In its report on the mosque spying project, Insight magazine falsely claimed: "Hundreds of Islamic centers in the United States have become a hot-bed of extremist activity; they promote violence, terrorism and hatred against America."

Earlier this week, CAIR accused the Washington Times of "agenda-driven reporting" for falsely suggesting there has been a drop in that organization's grassroots support. CAIR says its membership, donor base, annual budget, and attendance at fundraising events has increased each year.

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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED: (As always, be POLITE. This publication WILL use hostile messages to further defame the Muslim community.)

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