Peter King got his wish and the world saw how bigoted a politician can be. During the hearings it was very clear that King had all his facts wrong and his star witnesses didn’t represent the mainstream American Muslim community. That’s what happens when you read too many right wing blogs and watch FOX news 24/7.
King convened hearings as an inquiry into “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and That Community’s Response.” His entire premise is that the Muslim Americans are complicit in all acts of terrorism and are being actively reqruited by Al-Qaeda.
If that’s the case then why did Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca testified against King by mentioning a key fact that 7 of the past 10 known terrorist plots involving al-Qaeda have been foiled in part by information provided by Muslim Americans? He was the only law enforcement agent testifying in this hearing. How come King couldn’t find a single law enforcement officer to take his side?
Just think about it, FBI declined to be part of this witch hunt. Do you wonder why? If there is an agency out there with intelligence, it is the FBI. They decided not to get involved in these hearings because it is nothing but circus.
In my view, Islamophobia has reached a new high. This hearing was intended to demonize Muslims and create an environment where fear prevails over sanity.
I can keep going but let’s just keep it on topic. Interesting cartoon that sums up what happened yesterday.
by: StudioBendib
Futher reading:
Peter King Hearings from Wikipedia – LINK
‘Muslims in America’ hearings: Lawmaker calls proceeding ‘an outrage’ – LINK
Muslim Rep. Keith Ellison breaks down in Muslim radicalization hearings – LINK
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