Fwd: [bangla-vision] Info Alert: IIC Condemns Remarks by NY Governor Paterson Against Shias

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From: Mohammad <mohammad_b_haq@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Subject: [bangla-vision] Info Alert: IIC Condemns Remarks by NY Governor Paterson Against Shias
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(WASHINGTON DC -- August 27, 2010) The Islamic Information Center strongly condemns the inflammatory remarks made today by New York's Governor Paterson, and calls for him to issue an apology. "This group who has put this mosque together, they are known as the Sufi Muslims. This is not like the Shiites," Governor Paterson told CBS. "They're almost like a hybrid, almost westernized. They are not really what I would classify in the sort of mainland Muslim practice." Source: CBS   Shia (sometimes referred to as 'Shiite') Muslims are peaceful, hardworking residents of New York, and law-abiding citizens of the United States. Governor Patterson builds no good will by implying that the followers of one branch of Islam are superior or inferior to another branch of Islam. Furthermore, it is reckless for Governor Paterson to make the implication that Shia Muslims are in any way lesser or worse than Sufi Muslims, the general Muslim population, or other Americans in general. In light of the recent assault on a New York City taxi cab driver on the basis of being a Muslim and the desecration of a mosque in Queens, it is irresponsible for the leader of the state of New York to contribute such misguided remarks against his own constituents. IIC is joined by the Universal Muslim Association of America (UMAA) in speaking out against the Governor's remarks.    IIC provides many useful services to the community, but to continue providing the highest quality of work - we need your assistance! Become a member today and you too can enjoy the many benefits the Islamic Information Center has to offer. Click above to become an IIC Member for only $125. Your support is invaluable to accomplishing IIC's mission. IIC uses the world's most secure online payment service, PayPal, for your donations. SHARE THIS EMAIL:   Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter Become a fan Read our blog Watch our podcast Check out our Wiki IIC's Website!  Contact Us: Islamic Information Center National Press Club 529 14th St. Suite 1292 Washington, DC 21045 Add us to your address book view email in browser | unsubscribe | update your profile | forward to a friend

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