War on Terror

IS Radical Islam gaining a foothold in U.S.?

March 2008

Radical Islam is Growing in the USA

Thomas Segel writes in TheConservativeVoice.com that it is very difficult to understand why Americans are not enraged at the thought of any radical Islamic movement, particularly in the United States, gaining a strong foothold. But that appears to be the case, as the following details attest:

• Islam is rapidly expanding in this country, and there’s already evidence that from evening prayer to the teachings of Islamic schools, their tone is anti-American and anti-Christian.
• We have already seen the growth of the Muslim faith in Europe. Even in England there are already calls for the country to adopt some edicts of Islamic Law.
• Most people in the west have not taken the time to learn what Islamic or Sharia Law would mean, if it became embedded in our society.
• For men, radical Islam means a ban on listening to music, watching movies, television or videos. There would be a ban on celebrating any non-Muslim holiday. All people with non-Islamic names would be required to adopt an Islamic name. All men and boys would be required to have traditional haircuts and when able to, grow beards. Prayers at mosques must be attended five times daily.
• Men are banned from having birds. No kite flying is allowed. Anyone found with objectionable literature can be executed. No hand clapping is allowed at sporting events.
• The use of the Internet is banned accept by government permission. Non-Muslims must wear distinctive identifying badges.
• For women, all of the above apply, (except for beards). In addition, women are banned from working outside the home, except in the case of selected female doctors. Women can’t leave the home unless accompanied by a male relative or husband.
• Women cannot drive a car, or deal with shopkeepers. Male doctors cannot treat them. Women must wear undecorated clothing that covers them from head to foot.
• A woman can be whipped if her ankles show in public. Women are banned from shaking hands, laughing loudly, wearing high heeled shoes, playing sports, speaking on radio or TV, riding a bicycle or motorcycle, or wearing perfume.
• A woman’s clothing cannot resemble a man’s. Their shoes cannot make a sound when they walk. They cannot talk to men other than family and when they do talk it must be in a very low voice. They must not look at strangers.
• For a woman, the breaking of any of these bans can result in punishment. For example, in Saudi Arabia a woman found to have nail polish on her fingers, had her fingertips cut off. More severe infractions can result in a death sentence.
• Granted, we are addressing the rules of radical Islam. But from where did it originate and why haven’t the so-called moderate or peaceful Muslims done something to stop these extremes? Then again, why be concerned? This could never happen in America! Right?
• For those who think there should be no concern about the rapid expansion of the Islamic faith in the United States, consider the following:
• In 1960 we had 20 mosques in the United States. By 1994 that number had grown to 962 and in 2000 there were 1,209. Today an estimated 2,300 mosques, plus storefronts, meeting rooms and student centers are spread across the country. These mosques and centers are used as a form of political and social mobilization, under the cloak of religion.

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The Conservative Voice

Radical Islam is Growing in the USA
By Thomas D. Segel

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Our Take

The worst mistake we can make is to assume nothing can ever happen here. Wasn’t that the lesson of 9-11? How soon we forget. Segel’s article is a grim reminder that vigilance and defense of the homeland starts with protecting the values of a free and open society that respects gender – not subjugates it.