Kill one of us, we'll kill one of you. You kill a hundred. We'll kill a thousand. Only thing certain is everyone is coming out much the lesser. I can't fault my country's stance at this time. Un-rectifiable mistakes most likely were made. That ship has sailed. These guys are not backing up. At this time, imo, the US has but two choices. Take the fight to them. Or wait until they bring it to us. I see no possible truce in this deal. Much of the enemy fights to die, with disillusioned dreams of paradise, spurred on by some top Muslim clerics.
Many sides to the story. Here's one.
by ISNA News
PLAINFIELD, IN -- The murder of American engineer Paul Johnson is a depraved act, which is outside the purview of Islamic practice and teachings.
Mr. Johnson was not a warrior but engaged by a contractor for the Saudi Arabian government. We share the grief of the Johnson family, who have suffered so much. Like so many other expatriates and Americans, Mr. Johnson was striving to support his family, working in partnership with Saudi authorities who valued his skill and his contribution to building their country. He came to appreciate Saudi Arabia, its people, and the religion of Islam. Those who kidnapped, and murdered Mr. Johnson in this most gruesome manner, have borne upon themselves the unforgivable crime of murdering an innocent person, which in Islam is akin to killing the whole of humanity.
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) joins Muslim Americans in condemning this act of senseless violence and repudiates all those who believe such murderous behavior benefits the faith of Islam or the Muslim people or their cause. We call for the swift apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrators. Those who commit acts of terror, murder and cruelty in the name of Islam are not only destroying innocent lives, but are also betraying the values of the faith they claim to represent. No injustice done to Muslims can ever justify the massacre of innocent people, and no act of terror will ever serve the cause of Islam.
"This murder is a criminal action of those who act outside the teachings of both the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him", said Sayyid M. Syeed, Secretary General of ISNA.
ISNA thanks all those who have made the distinction between Islam and such acts of terrorism, and for reporting the outrage of the American Muslim community in response to this terrible event. We pray that sanity may prevail.
http://www.isna.net/news/miniheadlines.asp?dismode=article&artid=340
Many sides to the story. Here's one.
by ISNA News
PLAINFIELD, IN -- The murder of American engineer Paul Johnson is a depraved act, which is outside the purview of Islamic practice and teachings.
Mr. Johnson was not a warrior but engaged by a contractor for the Saudi Arabian government. We share the grief of the Johnson family, who have suffered so much. Like so many other expatriates and Americans, Mr. Johnson was striving to support his family, working in partnership with Saudi authorities who valued his skill and his contribution to building their country. He came to appreciate Saudi Arabia, its people, and the religion of Islam. Those who kidnapped, and murdered Mr. Johnson in this most gruesome manner, have borne upon themselves the unforgivable crime of murdering an innocent person, which in Islam is akin to killing the whole of humanity.
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) joins Muslim Americans in condemning this act of senseless violence and repudiates all those who believe such murderous behavior benefits the faith of Islam or the Muslim people or their cause. We call for the swift apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrators. Those who commit acts of terror, murder and cruelty in the name of Islam are not only destroying innocent lives, but are also betraying the values of the faith they claim to represent. No injustice done to Muslims can ever justify the massacre of innocent people, and no act of terror will ever serve the cause of Islam.
"This murder is a criminal action of those who act outside the teachings of both the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him", said Sayyid M. Syeed, Secretary General of ISNA.
ISNA thanks all those who have made the distinction between Islam and such acts of terrorism, and for reporting the outrage of the American Muslim community in response to this terrible event. We pray that sanity may prevail.
http://www.isna.net/news/miniheadlines.asp?dismode=article&artid=340
