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"Fitna" in Washington
Thursday February 26, 2009
According to CNN and the New York Times, the director of the controversial anti-Islamic film "Fitna" has come to Washington, DC to screen his film on Capitol Hill. Mr. Geert Wilders was invited by Senator John Kyl (R-AZ) in an effort to raise awareness of "the dangers of militant Islamists."
The short "documentary" film runs photos of 9/11 victims and other victims of extremist attacks, along with clipped verses and passages from the Quran. In Europe, Wilders has advocated for the banning of the Quran and stricter immigration laws to counter what he fears is the "Islamicization" of the continent. In his most inflammatory statements, he has called for Muslim immigrants to be paid to repatriate to their native countries.
The release of "Fitna" last year was marked with worldwide protests, death threats, and legal action by anti-discrimination groups. The BBC reported last month that Wilders is now facing incitement of hatred and discrimination charges by a court in Amsterdam. "In a democratic system, hate speech is considered so serious that it is in the general interest to... draw a clear line," the court said. Earlier this month, Mr. Wilders was banned from entering the UK as "a threat to community harmony and therefore to public security."
So why is Senator Kyl inviting this person to Capitol Hill? If you wish to contact Senator Kyl about his support of "Fitna," he invites comments and questions (particularly from Arizona constituents) at his website. In the U.S., Islamic leaders call upon the public to remain composed and calm, refrain from violence and threats, and state one's opinion clearly. The inflammatory nature of this film should be recognized and condemned. At the very least, in the interests of free speech, Senators and others who view the film should be given an opportunity to hear rebuttal remarks and responses from Islamic scholar.
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"Fitna" in Washington
Thursday February 26, 2009
According to CNN and the New York Times, the director of the controversial anti-Islamic film "Fitna" has come to Washington, DC to screen his film on Capitol Hill. Mr. Geert Wilders was invited by Senator John Kyl (R-AZ) in an effort to raise awareness of "the dangers of militant Islamists."
The short "documentary" film runs photos of 9/11 victims and other victims of extremist attacks, along with clipped verses and passages from the Quran. In Europe, Wilders has advocated for the banning of the Quran and stricter immigration laws to counter what he fears is the "Islamicization" of the continent. In his most inflammatory statements, he has called for Muslim immigrants to be paid to repatriate to their native countries.
The release of "Fitna" last year was marked with worldwide protests, death threats, and legal action by anti-discrimination groups. The BBC reported last month that Wilders is now facing incitement of hatred and discrimination charges by a court in Amsterdam. "In a democratic system, hate speech is considered so serious that it is in the general interest to... draw a clear line," the court said. Earlier this month, Mr. Wilders was banned from entering the UK as "a threat to community harmony and therefore to public security."
So why is Senator Kyl inviting this person to Capitol Hill? If you wish to contact Senator Kyl about his support of "Fitna," he invites comments and questions (particularly from Arizona constituents) at his website. In the U.S., Islamic leaders call upon the public to remain composed and calm, refrain from violence and threats, and state one's opinion clearly. The inflammatory nature of this film should be recognized and condemned. At the very least, in the interests of free speech, Senators and others who view the film should be given an opportunity to hear rebuttal remarks and responses from Islamic scholar.
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i saw this film it is horrible
