-Caveat Lector- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 12:59:54 -0400 From: ina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [PalestineDiary] Wiesenthal Center Promotes Intolerance and Hate Council on American-Islamic Relations Southern California Action Alert ----- Wiesenthal Center Promotes Intolerance and hate As increasingly violent hate incidents against members of the American Muslim community are taking place, the Southern California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) is calling upon religious and media institutions to avoid contributing to an atmosphere of intolerance and Islamophobia. Such an atmosphere has already resulted in numerous attacks against Islamic centers, American Muslims, Arab-Americans, and others with Middle Eastern appearances, including Sikhs. One institution in particular-- the Los Angeles-based Simon Wiesenthal Center--has displayed an incredible amount of insensitivity by placing on its website a picture of Palestinians allegedly celebrating last Tuesday's tragic attack. (See: http://www.wiesenthal.com/) Ironically, the Wiesenthal Center claims to be a "Jewish human rights organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust by fostering tolerance and understanding." Members of the American Muslim community do not understand how posting this picture contributes to the center's stated mission. Rather than promoting tolerance and understanding, the Simon Wiesenthal Center is unfortunately inciting a backlash against the American Muslim and Arab American communities. At a time when America's leaders are urging national unity, it is shameful that any group--particularly a self-proclaimed human rights organization--chooses to exploit America's tragedy to further its own narrow political agenda. ACTION REQUESTED: (As always, be firm, but polite) Contact the Wiesenthal Center and ask that the picture be removed from their website. Also, contact the Los Angeles Human Relations Commission and ask for their assistance in ending incitement against Islam. TALKING POINTS: 1) The picture does not represent the support and sympathy expressed by the overwhelming majority of the Palestinian people and its leadership. (read article below) Palestinians Shocked by Attacks on United States (Reuters) http://us.news2.yimg.com/f/42/31/7m/dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010912/wl/attack_palestinian_reaction_dc_1.html 2) The picture serves to promote negative stereotyping against American Muslims and Arab Americans, leading to more intolerance and hate crimes. Contact information: The Simon Wiesenthal Center 310-553-9036 800-900-9036 (toll-free from within the U.S.) 310-553-4521 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also contact: Los Angeles Human Relations Commission Robin Toma, Executive Director [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> FREE COLLEGE MONEY CLICK HERE to search 600,000 scholarships! http://us.click.yahoo.com/47cccB/4m7CAA/ySSFAA/hkJplB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
