The Pew Research Poll
The Pew Research Center poll of American Muslims has been gathering a lot of attention lately, and rightfully so. A quick summary of the poll, as stated by Robert Spencer, "shows significant support among Muslims in America for suicide bombing and loony conspiracy theories about 9/11." And Michelle Malkin points out some real world facts that back this up.
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The poll comes on the heels of the Fort Dix jihadi terror bust involving young, American-raised Muslims and the conviction this week of Muslim doctor Rafiq Abdus Sabir — born in Harlem, based in Florida — who had pledged loyalty to al Qaeda and vowed to treat injured al Qaeda fighters so they could return to Iraq to kill Americans. A Brooklyn bookstore owner and a Washington, D.C., cab driver also pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison in the case. The tiny minority of jihadi sympathizers aren’t just sitting around stewing harmlessly about their beliefs. They are recruiting, proselytizing, plotting, and growing. |
Couple these stats with the proposed amnesty for illegal immigrants, and you have a significant and exponentially growing problem on our hands. However, It is good to see that some are trying to counter this problem.
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The Free Muslims Coalition seeks to use the poll as a catalyst for action among American Muslim leaders. It must be made clear that suicide bombings are wrong in all instances. Moreover, when Muslim leaders condemn suicide bombings they must mention the “I” word (Israel). This is important because many in the Muslim community are passionate about the belief that Israel is a wrongdoer. It is because of the deep emotions about Israel that Muslim leaders must specifically mention it by name when condemning suicide bombings. If Muslim leaders do not create a consistent message against suicide bombings then they will never defeat the extremist minority. |
Via Hot Air
More recap and opinion on the Pew poll: Jihad Watch, Hot Air, Ace of Spades HQ