Modest rise in concern after Fort Hood
The American public remains concerned about the rise of Islamic extremism in the United States and around the world, but a survey taken shortly after the shootings at Fort Hood shows only a modest increase in these concerns since 2007, according to the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
Fifty-two percent of Americans say they are "very concerned" about the possible rise of Islamic extremism in the United States, according to a Pew survey of 1,003 adults conducted from Nov. 12 through 15.
That's up from 46 percent in April 2007. Meanwhile, the percentage who say they are "somewhat concerned" fell by a similar amount, from 32 percent in 2007 to 27 percent this month.
Forty-nine percent of Americans say they are "very concerned" about the possible rise of Islamic extremism around the world, up from 48 percent in 2007. The number who say they are "somewhat concerned" fell 33 pecent to 29 percent.
The survey began one week after the Nov. 5 shootings that left 13 dead an 30 wounded. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a Muslim of Palestinian heritage who is said to have been critical of the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been charged with premeditated murder in the attacks.
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So let us look at the facts at hand.
He is a devout Muslim.
Prays five times a day.
Refused to be photographed with women.
Called the military invaders of the Muslim world.
Tried to convert his patients to Islam.
Refused to treat women.
Shouted Allah is great while shooting innocent people.
And our President says we should not jump to conclusions.
Darn good thing he did not shoot a black Harvard Professor.
Posted by: SAL | November 19, 2009 10:45 AM
The bottom line? The president is prejudiced against Christians and against whites, and I am not prejudiced to say that. It is a fact. He is also more prejudiced against Christians than whites.
Posted by: Clay | November 22, 2009 9:53 PM
What people should be more concerned about is a guy like David Coleman Headley--half cradle Christian, half Muslim, the latter half coming from his dad, he attended a military academy in Pakistan, his mom ran a bar in Philly and he was nearly as American as apple pie, except that he became a renegade and it is now out what he was up to--the Mumbai attacks may belong at his feet and he certainly staked out several nuclear installations in India--a deadly man now in a Chicago prison. Presidents have to be non committal about these incidents--there are loose cannons on the roll against others--for them killing is an occupation, an adventure and a diversion. Large scale condemnations of various religions by the leaders of nations could wind up as incendiary confrontations between extreme factions--measured and moderate responses, politically tactful to deescalate possible tensions is the real role of leaders--calling a spade a spade may exacerbated the flame at the tinderbox. Clay, you want to feel wounded and nurse a grudge against Obama--that gives your Christian soul a martyr complex--"you are being sacrificed by this President" and you feel like you have climbed Golgotha. Give me a break man. Get a life. Half of what you say is gibberish and the other half is pure fantasy spawned by an exaggerated persecution complex. Your inner workings are wound up in the same direction as that of the extremists you want condemned by Obama. Self examination before blanket recrimination should be your motto.
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Posted by: Anonymous | November 23, 2009 12:16 PM
If the president plays favorites, he plays favorites. I dont believe that patsying terrorists does any good. It just encourages them more. They want a platform for the trials in NY. Should we be afraid to say no? Large scale condemnations are always in order if it supports God's word. And remember, if you hear support for violence coming out of someone, that person isnt supporting Christ., no matter what they may call themselves. True Christians are never people we should be afraid of. They are the ones we should be encouraging to run things. Thanks.
Posted by: Clay | November 24, 2009 1:00 PM
Christians are the people to run things--give me a break brother! Ted Haggard, Tammy Faye Baker, we all know how they ran things--and there are many where they came from. Christians are like all folks--flawed. What a twisted mind you have--the President does not encourage or support violence willfully--he may make policies you may not like but that does not mean the man supports violence. You Clay, are a Christian extremist.
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Posted by: Anonymous | November 25, 2009 8:29 AM
Just because some Christians have gone astray doesnt mean that they shouldnt run things. If the president was like Dr. Martin Luther King we would be more blessed, even if he didnt know a thing about politics. Why? Because God is in charge, not us. If anyone knows that it is satan. I think you do also.
Posted by: Clay | November 25, 2009 2:35 PM