--- On Thu, 9/11/08, Delegate Saqib Ali <delegate@saqibali.org> wrote:
From: Delegate Saqib Ali <delegate@saqibali.org>
Subject: My Take on Giuliani's Bigotry at the RNC
To: "Delegate Saqib Ali" <delegate@saqibali.org>
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008, 1:56 AM
SAQIBALI DEMOCRAT, DELEGATE
MARYLAND'S DISTRICT 39
Dear Friend,
In case you missed it, I wanted to quickly bring to your attention my letter to the editor that appeared in last Tuesday's New York Times regarding the recent speech made by Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the recent Republican National Convention.
Please take a look by clicking here. (I have included the text of the letter below for your convenience) I believe it is unnacceptable for leaders of a national political party to intentionally target an entire community by smears, innuendos and false associations. Its time that we all called such people out on their bigotry. The only way to stop a bully is to fight back. Hard. If you appreciate this letter and would like to support my work, please make a contribution to my re-election campaign. You can do so by clicking here. I ask that you contribute as generously as you can comfortably afford.
Sincerely,
Delegate Saqib Ali
(301) 685-3409
www.SaqibAli.org By Authority of Friends of Saqib Ali, Treasurer Christopher Wilhelm Giuliani and Muslims Published: September 9, 2008
To the Editor: As a Muslim-American elected official, I am appalled that Rudolph W. Giuliani chose to equate all terrorists with members of the Islamic faith during his G.O.P. convention address. He said: "For four days in Denver, the Democrats were afraid to use the term 'Islamic terrorism.' " I imagine they believe it is politically incorrect to say it. I think they believe they will insult someone. Please tell me, who they are insulting if they say, 'Islamic terrorism.' They are insulting terrorists!" Sorry, Rudy. That statement doesn't insult terrorists; it insults all hard-working, loyal Muslim-Americans. Worse still, none of the convention pundits or commentators for any major paper or network called him on it. Several Democratic speakers, including Barack Obama, did address the serious issue of the fight against terrorism, but they did it in a way that did not imply that all Muslim people are terrorists. Mr. Giuliani doesn't seem to know better. Every day, Muslim-Americans serve our country in the armed forces, help us create tighter security systems that protect all Americans, and create jobs for hundreds of thousands of Americans. The fight against terrorism should be directed toward real terrorists and those who support them, not toward people trying to live the American dream but who follow a different faith. Whatever happened to the principle of religious freedom upon which the United States was founded?
Saqib Ali Annapolis, Md., Sept. 5, 2008 The writer is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
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