By SJ Otto
While we see
cowardly politicians across the US, pulling back from this countries commitments
to take in Syrian refugees, we also have an example of that mean spiritedness
here in Wichita , KS
The
Wichita Eagle has reported on comments by Sedgwick County Commissioner Karl
Peterjohn warning citizens to “be prepared” against the
imminent “Islamist threat.” The county commissioners also passed a resolution
condemning the ISIS attacks on Paris and Russia .
Peterjohn showed a slide show depicting criminals and
terrorists who use the name Muhammad. This is in step nation-wide with many
politicians and pundits across the country who want to lump all Muslims
together and treat them all as terrorists and potential terrorists.
The Islamic Society of Wichita gave some statements on
its website:
“I think they [Peterjohn’s comments] are very
inflammatory,” said Madi. “And I think we should educate the public about
who the Muslims are. A lot of Americans are Muslisms. They serve in this city,
and along the United States
We condemn this horrific attack in the strongest terms
possible. Such inexcusable acts of violence must be repudiated by Americans of
all faiths and backgrounds. The American Muslim community stands shoulder to
shoulder with our fellow citizens in offering condolences to the loved ones of
those killed and injured and in rejecting anyone who would harm the humanity
safety and security. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families impacted by
this tragedy.”
There is nothing surprising about Perterjohn's rant. The
Republican Party members have been saying such things since the attacks in Paris . He is local so we
can approach him and confront him locally about this.
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