"There is nothing radical or un-American in holding these hearings," Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) claimed Thursday as he launched his McCarthyite probe of American Muslims. He could not have been more wrong. If King is looking for threats to our freedoms and values, a mirror would be the place to start. Full Story »
Posted by Barry Grossheim
Articles by op-ed columnist, Eugene Robinson, are always bang-on. This excellent article is no exception. Not only are there plenty of quotes and links to support his assertion that King’s “hearings” are nothing more than overblown dramaturgy, but the video of Rep. Ellison breaking down as he describes the young Muslim who perished in the World Trade Center attempting to rescue victims is not only powerfully emotional, but makes falsehood of King’s sham reasons for what Robinson describes as “peddling hooey”.
I was in high school during the dark days of the McCarthy hearings and couldn’t believe the effrontery of his barbarous attacks on the poor witnesses he dragged before his committee–the Un-American Activities Committee. Fear and bullying were his weapons. He dug up pseudo Communists by investigating Communist activity in government, education, the media–indeed, any place which profited his political career. Those who had courage enough to stand up against his bullying and ... More »
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca testified in opposition to King’s premise, citing figures demonstrating that radical, extremist acts of crime are committed by ... More »
This is an excellent article that along with video explains issues of the hearing. This story is gripping and should be used widely.
Opinion, but WELL INFORMED opinion. Reasonable and logical minds, with some knowlege of how despots have manipulated great societies through the use of fear and innuendo (in cluding our own current society, in this case deja vu all over again) are familiar with the multitudes of comparable historical societal travesties for political gain. In my opinion, King's boldness and mission is more importantly an indictment of those in his constituancy who accept his maddness and "follow as ... More »
As Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), one of two Muslims in Congress, said in his moving testimony, King’s premise assigns “collective blame” to American ... More »
MCarthy lives. Fortunately, many have learned history's lesson. Still, those who have not can inflict unnecessary damage and pain. Eugene Robinson clearly shows the hypocrisy of Representative Peter King's opening statement.
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