Keith Ellison Tears Up

[nmbluesky]

“We’ve seen the consequences of anti-Muslim hate,” Ellison testified. “The best defense against extreme ideologies is social inclusion and civic engagement. … I fear these hearings may undermine our efforts in this direction.”

Ellison became emotional while recounting the story of Mohammed Salman Hamdani, a 23-year-old Muslim-American firefighter who died while saving others during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Hamdani, whose mother was in the audience, was castigated for his religion after his death, with some wondering whether he had been allied with the attackers, Ellison said.

“He should not be remembered as a Muslim, but as an American who gave everything for his country,” Ellison said.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/10/keith-ellison-tears-up-muslim-hearings_n_833981.html

[Denninmi]

1. Well, can you blame him.

Being dragged before a bunch of bigots.

[monmouth]

2. My heart ached or him.....n/t

[riverwalker]

3. remember this photo?

http://www.motleymoose.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=465

[riverwalker]

4. photo here