44% of Americans oppose freedom for U.S. Muslims

[Whois]

44% of Americans oppose freedom for U.S. Muslims

by William Kates, Associated Press

Dec. 18, 2004

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Nearly half of all Americans believe the U.S. government should restrict the civil liberties of Muslim Americans, according to a nationwide poll.

The survey conducted by Cornell University also found that Republicans and people who described themselves as highly religious were more apt to support curtailing Muslims' civil liberties than Democrats or people who are less religious.

Researchers also found that respondents who paid more attention to television news were more likely to fear terrorist attacks and support limiting the rights of Muslim Americans.

"It's sad news. It's disturbing news. But it's not unpredictable," said Mahdi Bray, executive director of the Muslim American Society. "The nation is at war, even if it's not a traditional war. We just have to remain vigilant and continue to interface."

The survey found 44 percent favored at least some restrictions on the civil liberties of Muslim Americans. Forty-eight percent said liberties should not be restricted in any way.

The survey showed that 27 percent of respondents supported requiring all Muslim Americans to register where they lived with the federal government. Twenty-two percent favored racial profiling to identify potential terrorist threats. And 29 percent thought undercover agents should infiltrate Muslim civic and volunteer organizations to keep tabs on their activities and fund-raising.

Cornell student researchers questioned 715 people in the nationwide telephone poll conducted this fall. The margin of error was 3.6 percentage points.

James Shanahan, an associate professor of communications who helped organize the survey, said the results indicate "the need for continued dialogue about issues of civil liberties" in a time of war.

While researchers said they were not surprised by the overall level of support for curtailing civil liberties, they were startled by the correlation with religion and exposure to television news.

"We need to explore why these two very important channels of discourse may nurture fear rather than understanding," Shanahan said.

According to the survey, 37 percent believe a terrorist attack in the United States is still likely within the next 12 months. In a similar poll conducted by Cornell in November 2002, that number stood at 90 percent.
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[Ali]

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[Whois]

Originally Posted by Ali

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LIES...VICIOUS LIES PROPAGATED BY COMMIES!

"History is a form of early warning system..."

[Ali]

Originally Posted by Whois

LIES...VICIOUS LIES PROPAGATED BY COMMIES!

"History is a form of early warning system..."

http://web.amnesty.org/pages/guantanamobay-index-eng

[ASsman]

Yey!

[100% ILL]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,139807,00.html

[SobaViolence]

those who would give up freedom for security deserve neither.

[synch]

Cornell student researchers questioned 715 people in the nationwide telephone poll conducted this fall. The margin of error was 3.6 percentage points.

Ehm, yeah.

This is why I hate statistics.

715 people polled, no indication of how/what/where they were polled and they are used to describe the behavior of over 200 million people.

[Whois]

Originally Posted by SobaViolence

those who would give up freedom for security deserve neither.

I prefer this version:

"Those who would burn the Constitution in the name of security need to be set on fire with a flamethrower."

[SobaViolence]

which founding father said that?

[ASsman]

While 56% were so offended by the word "muslim", they couldn't go on with the poll.

[Whois]

Originally Posted by SobaViolence

which founding father said that?

Me...

[Whois]

Originally Posted by ASsman

While 56% were so offended by the word "muslim", they couldn't go on with the poll.

[DroppinScience]

Dude, Muslims aren't Americans so they have no rights! They wear towels on their heads and talk funny and their skin is too dark.

THEY DON'T DESERVE FREEDOM!!

[loose_endz]

Originally Posted by DroppinScience

Dude, Muslims aren't Americans so they have no rights! They wear towels on their heads and talk funny and their skin is too dark.

THEY DON'T DESERVE FREEDOM!!

yes...and these are valis reasons why they should not have freedom! dude....grow up!

[DroppinScience]

Originally Posted by loose_endz

yes...and these are valis reasons why they should not have freedom! dude....grow up!

Hahaha! Dude, I'm exercising a little something called sarcasm. Just making fun of the hard-line right-wingers who'd have you believe that Muslims/Arabs are less than human.

We clear?

[loose_endz]

Originally Posted by DroppinScience

Hahaha! Dude, I'm exercising a little something called sarcasm. Just making fun of the hard-line right-wingers who'd have you believe that Muslims/Arabs are less than human.

We clear?

crystal...sorry

[SobaViolence]

probably one of the lesser known founding fathers, trying to upstage Ben Franklin but then going too far, getting the shaft and then forced to clean the 'Founding Father's Lavatory'.

what a chump...

[Rosie Cotton]

Originally Posted by Freedom Toast

Wasn't that Ben Franklin?

Was this before or after Bill and Ted decided to pay him a visit?

[Spanishbomb808]

As far as I can remember, Bill and Ted picked up Lincoln

[Rosie Cotton]

But didn't they get Franklin as well?

Who cares, I don't even remember if I've seen that movie.

[ASsman]

"Go fuck youselfs" - Bill Clinton

[SobaViolence]

Bill Clinton was the fucking man.

[ASsman]

44% of Americans oppose my new avatar.

[bb_bboy]

Originally Posted by Spanishbomb808

As far as I can remember, Bill and Ted picked up Lincoln

I didn't say Abe Lincoln, I said hey Blinkin'.

[ASsman]

Youll figure it out in time, young padawan.

[Ace42]

Originally Posted by David

Polls aren't indicative of popular sentiment.

Then neither is voting, making the US undemocratic.

Well, it certainly explains a lot.

[synch]

I think that he meant this:

Originally Posted by synch

Ehm, yeah.

This is why I hate statistics.

715 people polled, no indication of how/what/where they were polled and they are used to describe the behavior of over 200 million people.

[ASsman]

Then he should have been more specific.

[Whois]

Originally Posted by synch

Ehm, yeah.

This is why I hate statistics.

715 people polled, no indication of how/what/where they were polled and they are used to describe the behavior of over 200 million people.

Spoil sport!



I have noticed an increasing level of distrust and even hatred for American Muslims...unfortunately the Sikhs keep getting lumped in because as all rednecks know:

"Mooslums all wear rags on their heads."