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| Editorial: Would Be NYC Subway Gasser is an Ingrate "Monster" |
| 2006-06-22 |
| A monster in our midst 06/22/2006 The TimesLedger prides itself on being a champion of tolerance and religious diversity. Nevertheless, we are shocked by the report that a member of a defunct radical Muslim group operating in Jackson Heights was allegedly helping to send weapons to al Qaeda terrorists operating in Afghanistan. The operation was allegedly run by a Flushing resident named Syed Hashmi, 26, who is being held in England awaiting extradition to the United States. Too many sons and daughters of Queens are risking their lives on a daily basis in the war against al Qaeda extremists. Some have already paid the ultimate price. To make matters worse, it was revealed this weekend that the al Qaeda terrorists were reportedly planning to use cyanide gas to poison the city's subways. There can be no tolerance for those who would provide comfort and support to our country's enemies. Neither can such people hide behind the skirts of religious freedom. A friend of Hashimi, Mohammed Junaid Babar, pleaded guilty in 2004 to providing support to terrorist groups between August 2003 and March 2004. Hashmi is a native of Pakistan who came to America with his family when he was a young boy. He enjoyed the blessings of this nation, studying at SUNY Stony Brook and graduating from Brooklyn College. And then he hooked up with people who live to destroy the nation that has given so much to him and his family. The recent reports show how profoundly foolish it was to cut federal anti-terror funding to New York City. It also demonstrates the need for the borough's Islamic community to separate itself from all people and organizations that would support the enemies of this country. There can be no middle ground. ©Times Ledger 2006 |
| Posted by:Shurt Angaimble9728 |
| #2 Saw Chuck Schumer crying in outrage over the "cuts" in Homeland Security money going to NY. I'd tell Chuckie to allow NYers to carry personal firearms if he wants to help stop terrorists and crime. Think big brother would allow that? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-06-22 22:16 |
| #1 "The recent reports show how profoundly foolish it was to cut federal anti-terror funding to New York City" It is all about the money. The rest is crocodlie tears. |
| Posted by: Fordesque 2006-06-22 21:53 |