Posted on 07/23/2005 6:13:24 PM PDT by 4.1O dana super trac pak
Congressman John D. Dingell (MI-15), the Dean of the House of Representatives, condemned the recent comments made by Representative Tom Tancredo (CO-06) as “ignorant” and “inexcusable” for a Member of Congress. During a recent interview on Tampa radio station WFLA-AM, Mr. Tancredo said that the US might “take out (Muslim) holy sites” in response to another terrorist attack on the US. When asked if he meant Mecca, Congressman Tancredo responded “yeah.”
Said Dingell, “First of all, suggesting the bombing of a holy site of any religion is simply inexcusable for an elected official in the United States Congress and an anathema to the millions of people of faith across our nation. To even suggest an attack on Mecca shows Congressman Tancredo has no understanding of the true nature of Islam and the peaceful Muslims living in the Arab world. The holy sites of all religions – Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and all others – are the most sacred and hallowed places for their respective followers and to suggest that any one of these sites be bombed is clearly an attack on that religion and its followers. Mr. Tancredo’s reprehensible attack on Islam is ignorant and offensive.
“We must stand united and strong against terrorism, but these are exactly the kind of careless comments that Muslim extremists feed off of and use to recruit new terrorists. To suggest that we hold an entire religion responsible for the actions of a minority of religious extremists - in effect declare a holy war against Islam - is outrageous and plays right into the hands of those very radicals. There is no better motivation to get someone to fight an apparent enemy than to threaten what they love most and are willing to defend at any cost – whether it is their family, homeland, or their holy land. I only hope that his statement won’t be used on extremist websites as justification for a ‘holy war’ against the United States and our allies.
“America was founded by people who believed strongly both in God and in the free expression of religion; that solid foundation remains and is part of what makes us the greatest nation in the world. Mr. Tancredo’s comments --while he has the absolute right to make such remarks-- are contradictory to freedom and the values of this nation. I call on the Republican Leadership in Congress and the President to condemn these comments and make clear that this is an action that the United States would never lower itself to.”
That's right, thanks for the correction...now, Pali terrorists are moslem, right? I mean, these weren't Christian Palis desecrating the church, surely.
[[Mr. Dingell is correct. All that Mr. Tancredo is doing is carrying water for Al Qaeda with his foolish bluster and bravado.]]
And all you are doing is carry water for Michael Moore and the jihadi wing of the DNC.
All that Mr. Tancredo is doing is carrying water for Al Qaeda with his foolish bluster and bravado. I'm sure you'll have more people agree with you atCorrected for accuracy.DUthe White House.
-Eric
You are trying to reason with the Tancredo crowd? Good Luck -- BTW, I agree with both of your comments!
The only person who's carrying water is YOU, Mr. MurryMom.
To put it politely, bullsh*t.
Sadly Dingellberry is another one of ours in Michiganistan.
When Los Angeles and New York is incinerated from a Muslim nuke attack, you'll reconsider Tancredo's remarks.
The article leaves out what Tancredo really said - that this would be his response in case of a NUCLEAR attack on several US cities. Why didn't the reporter ask Congressman Dingell what his response would be?
Oh, I'm sure the white house disagrees with Tancredo. The white house has to keep it's one true god, political correctness, happy.
He has a clear understanding of the large number of Muslims in his district. He is a Dhimmi whore.
Congressman Dingell? never heard of him. How long has he been deaqing a paycheck?
Dingelberry has elected himself Dean of the House of Representatives? WTF??
But threatening to nuke Mecca is supposed to accomplish....what, exactly? I suspect there would be a fair number of radical moslem groups who wouldn't be too upset at that because, rightly or wrongly, they think it might help their cause. So it doesn't even have a predictable deterrent effect.
But isn't it possible that the threat of a strike against Mecca might be a deterrent?
(And keep in mind that Tancredo was asked about a response to a nuclear attack on American cities.)
Dingells office In Michigan
Dearborn:
19855 West Outer Drive
Suite 103-E
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 278-2936
Dingell is literally THEIR Representative......there are more arab/paki muslims in his district than any other congressional district in the US!
What made Tancredo's remarks so unacceptable is that he gave no poignant reasons for why such a strategy would work. He just came across as a crazy man, and that is where he remains. Any one with any sense would know to give thought-out logic before blowing out such an inflammatory gambit.
Islam gives non-Muslims 3 and only 3 choices:
1. Conversion to the death cult
2. Paying ransom/tribute to remain non-Muslim
3. Beaheading.
What is it that Mr. Dingbat does not understand? Islam is as peaceful as Naziism.
Maybe congressman dingleberry should take a stroll down the streets of Baghdad, Beirut, or any muslim coutry for that matter. They will show him exactly how much tolerance they have for him. They will cut his throat just as soon as look at him.Why is it that our Freepers who have been to Iraq, or are there now, don't agree with you?
-Eric
The "religion" of Islam is not peaceful.
Anyone saying it is is a liar or hasn't read its "sacred" texts.
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