Other than the Guardian in the UK, I have not found any other Western media outlet to even report on this shameful human tragedy (all around), which is irresponsible journalism in my opinion. In fact, the simmering hatred being stirred in the West towards Islam is the result of a larger misinformation campaign undertaken by the corporate media outlets that we have come to rely on for “objectivity”. We only see what they want us to see – and this cannot be debated.

I post this as an example of the tragedies that ensue when we allow ourselves to be deceived by people who have other agendas. We need to put aside any fear and prejudice we may have developed over the years of indoctrination since 2001 if we are to come together to really solve problems on a grand scale, which I believe is what most people truly want. Inciting suspicion and mistrust will only lead to greater evils.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jul/07/german-trial-hijab-murder-egypt

I assure you Velvet Hammer, you have nothing to fear from women covering their faces in public. I encourage you to sit with local Muslims in your community and put your concerns on the table. They would be more than happy to sit with you and try to work out the issue peacefully and for the betterment of all.

America, the richest and most powerful nation in the world, can well lead the way in this revolution of values. There is nothing, except a tragic death wish, to prevent us from reordering our priorities, so that the pursuit of peace will take precedence over the pursuit of war.

-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “A Time to Break Silence”, April 4, 1967

May the All Merciful Creator guide us all on the straight path and help us to love and pray for one another with the fullest sincerity of heart.

Unveiling The Burka As A Security Threat

You never addressed the problem that WE have here in America. I don’t know how Sweden got in the debate and you never answered the original question: If you have two lands, in one 100,000 women are brutalized in the most horrific fashion known to man and another there less than a fraction of 1% of that number – which one is oppressing and unjust. Here in America one in 200 women will be forcibly r*ped and one in 4 will be physically assaulted. So let’s look at the issue if we are truly concerned about security and women’s rights.

The issue is that once society begins to abandon respect for itself and for others, a downward spiral ensues. Today you will find (if you are honest with yourself) that the acceptable style of dress for young girls has reached appalling depths. They are being subjugated by a mass media that is run on illicit sexual inuendos and they are going astray due to a lack of moral guidance from their elders.

As for this blog, banning burqas is not going to make this society any safer because it is not the root of the issue. The root is that we as AMERICAN males consume an average of $500 billion dollars on p*rnography (not sure if that word will pass the sensor here) and another $500 billion on alcohol. To top it all off, we spend at least another $750 billion on defense because we are afraid that someone is going to come and steal our freedoms.

And as for the snide comments about men being unable to control themselves, I ask you this. Why are the Marines absolutely detested in Okinawa, So. Korea, and yes, Iraq. Look no further than fine examples like James Barker and the like. To refresh your memory, he is the guy that admitted to r*ping, killing, and burning a 14 year old girl – along with the rest of her family. He will be eligible for parole in about 10 years or so – and there VH is your true American Justice. In fact, on a blog that is supposed to represent freedom of speech and welcomes debate, I will be rather shocked to see you even post this response on your site – although it is again completely (and sadly) based on the facts.