Rightwords... Prudent Conservatism

If They Are Benign, They Aren't Saying So Loudly Enough!


What would it take to quell the growing anti-Muslim sentiment in the US? Quite a lot, actually. For starters, here is a list of actions I believe Muslims should take immediately, vociferously, and on national media as often as possible:

Condemn all of the Islamic terrorist activities worldwide, in unequivocal terms, often and loudly, both in public and in their mosques.

Seek out in the community any hidden cells of sleeper terrorists and turn them over to authorities. Share knowledge of anti-American activities and plans by Muslims.

Rein in Muslim Imams from preaching hate for America, distributing hate literature, and supporting terrorism by monitary contributions.

Swear an oath once again, publically, en masse, to uphold the Constitution of the US in all of its particulars. Invite witnesses to the oaths in mosques.

Cease contributing to any organizations that support terrorism.

Imams in America should issue fatwas condemning terrorism worldwide, and in the US in particular.

Volunteer in great numbers for service in the military or in other capacities in Iraq and Afghanistan, and serve with distinction.

Denounce any allegiance to those parts of the Koran that state Muslims can and should lie, cheat, steal, or even kill infidels, and issue fatwas to that effect. Denounce all of the fatwas issued in support of Osama bin Laden.

Accomplishing all of these things very publically would go a long way toward reducing the suspicions and fears of the American public as to the intentions of the large and growing population of Muslims. Lacking such assurances and actions, the public will continue to look askance at Muslims as potential threats to the American way of life. It is easily seen that Muslims are conflicted between their religious teachings by Imams and their oaths to support the Constitution of the US as the law of the land.

Will they do as suggested here? I doubt it.

# posted by Mannning @ 12:12 PM