"Frankly, Muslim life is cheap, especially for Muslims." He writes, "This is a statement of fact, not value."
and you might guess that quote comes from--
a) A fundamentalist preacher of a small religious sect in Florida. OR
b) glenn beck's latest rant. There is nothing Fox will not broadcast! Or
c) "a seminal force" at Harvard's Social Studies Program, and more importantly, the editor of an influential and respected magazine.
But wait, before you answer... there's more! He also said:
"I wonder whether I need honor these people [Muslims] and pretend they are worthy of the privileges of the First Amendment, which I have in my gut the sense that they will abuse."
Islamophobia, it ain't just from poorly educated fundie rednecks. The quotes come from the famous Marty Peretz, editor of The New Republic. There is nothing here that is any less toxic than Rev Terry (the burn book guy, not to be confused with the cool burn man folks in Nevada) and his rants... just the same thing from another man who happens to have many strong connections to the political, academic and religious establishment.
Screw the establishment.
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