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Buddhist Teacher Calls for Embrace of Pacifism

October 14, 2001

Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

On October 14, 2001, The San Francisco Chronicle reported that "the Rev. Alan Senauke, a pacifist, Buddhist priest and resident of Berkeley, urged fellow pacifists to endure this "'test...People are being pushed to the limits of their beliefs,' adds Senauke, who is also executive director of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship."

Muslim Scholar and Civil Rights Leader Notes Changes in America

October 13, 2001

Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

On October 13, 2001, The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Agha Saeed has received a tremendous number of invitations to speak on Islam since the terrorist attacks of September 11. "As a professor at the University of California at Berkeley...he teaches a full load of courses...; as the head of the American Muslim Alliance, Saeed runs a civil rights organization that has 7,000 members and 95 chapters...Born and raised in Pakistan, Saeed says he has seen two examples of U.S. character in the month since the Sept. 11...

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San Diego Muslims Troubled by Lack of Response from Mayor

October 12, 2001

Source: Los Angeles Times

On October 12, 2001, the Los Angeles Times reported that "leaders in San Diego's Muslim community are perplexed by Mayor Dick Murphy's delay in meeting with them to discuss vandalism against the Islamic Center and alleged harassment of Muslim children in school."

Update: Providence Kirpan Case Against Sher Singh

October 11, 2001

Source: The Providence Journal

http://www.projo.com/cgi-bin/story.pl/metro/06329313.htm

On October 11, 2001 The Providence Journal reported, "Hearing for Sikh with dagger postponed." The article noted that Sher Singh's lawyer requested a postponement "to explore the 'lack of probable cause for the search,' and whether the Rhode Island statute prohibiting concealed weapons is overly broad. 'The statute is not tailored to allow [Singh's] freedom of religion.'"

Rally Calls for End to Violence Against Sikhs

October 11, 2001

Source: Los Angeles Times

On October 11, 2001, the Los Angeles Times reported that "several hundred Sikhs, religious leaders from various faiths and politicians came together Wednesday in Santa Ana to call for an end to violence against Sikhs in the wake of last month's terrorist attacks."

Editorial Praises American Muslims

October 10, 2001

Source: Los Angeles Times

On October 10, 2001, the Los Angeles Times featured an editorial that began "as Osama bin Laden's call for all Islam to rise up in holy war against the United States echoes chillingly worldwide, it is heartening to hear increasing numbers of American Muslims denounce fundamentalist hatemongering. These moderates deserve strong encouragement as they seek to define their faith's proper place in America and to shape Islam for the world."

Congressman John Cooksey on Racial Profiling

October 9, 2001

Source: The Advocate

http://www.theadvocate.com/terror/cooksey/cooksey1009.htm

On October 9, 2001, The Advocate reported that "U.S. Rep. John Cooksey has dropped references to Arabs wearing 'diapers' on their heads, but a new ad in his U.S. Senate campaign says 'terrorist profiling is necessary' to protect the safety of American citizens. Within a two-week period, Cooksey’s campaign will spend up to $200,000 to air the message on TV stations throughout the...

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