American Muslim Council Leaders Urge Greater Muslim Participation in Politics

September 30, 2002

Source: The Kansas City Star

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/4179192.htm

On September 30, 2002 The Kansas City Star reported that "[Eric Erfan Vickers,] the leader of the American Muslim Council, is urging Muslims to become more involved in politics in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. During a visit to Kansas City on Sunday... Vickers also said that the U.S. government must be more inclusive in foreign affairs, including the decision whether to wage war against Iraq."