American Muslims at Ft. Hood condemn shootings


	American Muslims at Ft. Hood condemn shootings

masbury

11-7-2009 1:23 PM

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ft. hood, islam

masbury says:

“The Islamic community strongly condemns this cowardly attack, which was particularly heinous in that it was directed at the all-volunteer army that protects our nation,”

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11-8-2009 9:36 AM

jerry1152

Did you expect them to say they supported him out in the open?

11-8-2009 2:41 PM

wiccantexan

If they were radicals, then yes, I WOULD expect them to say that. Your point?

11-8-2009 4:17 PM

ratilfar

And do you, jerry, have any proof that the America Muslim community supported and/or supports the shooters actions or are you basing that basically because they share a faith?

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