An Open Letter to Mayor Giuliani
Mr. Rudy Giuliani,
On the eve of your election loss in Florida, we still recognize that you continue as a public figure in American politics. MuslimBridges.org would like to present you with this letter of reconciliation, proposing that you take this opportunity to end your hostility towards American Muslims. People still look to you for leadership. It is time for you to change your consistent position of provocation and anti-Islamic resentment.
In your speech tonight, you stated "The best way to reach peace is through an overwhelming force," clearly a position not accepted by people of conscience in America. There are other better ways to reach peace. Many American Muslims have denounced terrorism completely and live lives of great contribution to American society. In the political arena, however, you often speak derisively about all Muslims and create animosity toward all of us. That has to stop.
Therefore, here are five actions proposed towards mutual reconciliation.
1. Visit an Islamic Center
We would like to invite you to visit with an Islamic Center, invite you to share a meal with Muslims who live in your neighborhood, extend an olive branch to you so you get to know more about the 7 million Muslims who are proud to be Americans -- American Muslims who understand the importance of voting and contributing to the well being of our nation. American Muslims are very active in the society, and often reflect the views shared with all people of faith in our country. Christians, Muslims and Jews are all "People of the Book." An estimated 30 million Americans are the "extended family" of American Muslims" made of Christian and Jews, immediate friends, neighbors, and relatives of Muslims of interfaith families. Mr. Giuliani, will you accept our invitation?
2. Stop the Hate Speech
Advisers on your team have publicly advocated anti-Islamic remarks, while you stood silent, indicating your approval and encouragement. Will you issue a statement now making it clear to all your current staff, advisers, and anyone who does work for you, or may work for you in the future, that anti-hate speech laws apply not only to Jews, but also to Christians and Muslims. Hateful speech targeting any groups cannot be tolerated. Will you immediately distance yourself from anyone with affiliation to Zionist / Racist / Hate groups?
3. Fight Terrorism throughout the World
People of faith all across the world -- and in America -- are protesting the siege of Gaza and the slow genocide being committed against the civilian Palestinian population, from whom Israel is denying not only access to food, water, medicine, but also gas and electricity. Public protests across our nation were held in support of freedom and justice to the innocent Palestinians. Hundreds of human rights organizations and groups, including many Jewish groups inside Israel, rushed aid, and made their voices heard to condemn this war crime by Israel. Courageous rabbis and Christian Church leaders held high the Palestinian flags, as their way of solidarity with the suffering Palestinians. Listen to the voices of opposition to Israeli oppression. Mr. Giuliani, as a political leader known for fighting terrorism, will you loudly and clearly condemn the actions of Israel and call it "State Terrorism?"
4. Support American Health Care with American Resources
All presidential candidates advocated health care reforms and their commitment to find a solution for the 47 million Americans without health care. Yet the argument against health care for all Americans is often that it is too expensive. During the recent Bush trip to Israel, despite Israeli abuse of the Palestinians, a very generous $30 Billion aid package was handed out to Israel. Mr. Giuliani, all people of faith in this country believe in compassion and helping our fellow Americans who are in-need, struggling during these difficult times. Can we count on whatever influence and contacts you may have in our Government, to demand and press for an immediate freeze on the $30 Billion aid package to Israel, and the redirection of this money to be used as an emergency fund toward health care for the uninsured in America?
5. Join with Muslims in New Cooperation
Several weeks ago, many political estimates had you as the leading presidential candidate. Considering your loud animosity towards Muslims, many organizations, including MuslimBridges.org , had to speak out against your nomination. We worked hard to reach out to millions of Americans in targeted ads, making our views and the facts known regarding your stance against us. Today, we are stopping all of these campaigns. Tomorrow, we are prepared to remove any content in opposition to you and replace it with a new phase of reconciliation and cooperation. We want to work together with you in peace and mutuality.
Mr. Giuliani, we can think of more issues that require mutual cooperation, but the above five actions are certainly a good starting point for a change. We offer you the olive branch -- a change towards cooperation with people that you really don't yet know well enough. Come get to know us, because when you do, you will find good Americans with ways to work together and resolve the challenges ahead of all of us.
Mr. Giuliani, thank you for your consideration.
The Management team of MuslimBridges
Representing American Muslim Volunteers
Looking for Peace, Building Bridges.
MuslimBridges.org
27475 Ynez Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
Protests around the world denouncing the siege of Gaza, and massacre of Palestinian people - Image of Rabbis supporting Palestine
MuslimBridges.org is a non-profit faith-based California Corporation founded in December 2006, and run one-hundred percent by volunteers. It was founded with the mission to help spread peace, and to build bridges between people of all faiths-Jews, Christians and Muslims. The website, launched on Jan 22, 2007, is non-commercial, not-for-profit and does not accept donations. For additional details on the organization and the programs please visit: http://www.muslimbridges.org/ .
Mr. Rudy Giuliani,
On the eve of your election loss in Florida, we still recognize that you continue as a public figure in American politics. MuslimBridges.org would like to present you with this letter of reconciliation, proposing that you take this opportunity to end your hostility towards American Muslims. People still look to you for leadership. It is time for you to change your consistent position of provocation and anti-Islamic resentment.
In your speech tonight, you stated "The best way to reach peace is through an overwhelming force," clearly a position not accepted by people of conscience in America. There are other better ways to reach peace. Many American Muslims have denounced terrorism completely and live lives of great contribution to American society. In the political arena, however, you often speak derisively about all Muslims and create animosity toward all of us. That has to stop.
Therefore, here are five actions proposed towards mutual reconciliation.
1. Visit an Islamic Center
We would like to invite you to visit with an Islamic Center, invite you to share a meal with Muslims who live in your neighborhood, extend an olive branch to you so you get to know more about the 7 million Muslims who are proud to be Americans -- American Muslims who understand the importance of voting and contributing to the well being of our nation. American Muslims are very active in the society, and often reflect the views shared with all people of faith in our country. Christians, Muslims and Jews are all "People of the Book." An estimated 30 million Americans are the "extended family" of American Muslims" made of Christian and Jews, immediate friends, neighbors, and relatives of Muslims of interfaith families. Mr. Giuliani, will you accept our invitation?
2. Stop the Hate Speech
Advisers on your team have publicly advocated anti-Islamic remarks, while you stood silent, indicating your approval and encouragement. Will you issue a statement now making it clear to all your current staff, advisers, and anyone who does work for you, or may work for you in the future, that anti-hate speech laws apply not only to Jews, but also to Christians and Muslims. Hateful speech targeting any groups cannot be tolerated. Will you immediately distance yourself from anyone with affiliation to Zionist / Racist / Hate groups?
3. Fight Terrorism throughout the World
People of faith all across the world -- and in America -- are protesting the siege of Gaza and the slow genocide being committed against the civilian Palestinian population, from whom Israel is denying not only access to food, water, medicine, but also gas and electricity. Public protests across our nation were held in support of freedom and justice to the innocent Palestinians. Hundreds of human rights organizations and groups, including many Jewish groups inside Israel, rushed aid, and made their voices heard to condemn this war crime by Israel. Courageous rabbis and Christian Church leaders held high the Palestinian flags, as their way of solidarity with the suffering Palestinians. Listen to the voices of opposition to Israeli oppression. Mr. Giuliani, as a political leader known for fighting terrorism, will you loudly and clearly condemn the actions of Israel and call it "State Terrorism?"
4. Support American Health Care with American Resources
All presidential candidates advocated health care reforms and their commitment to find a solution for the 47 million Americans without health care. Yet the argument against health care for all Americans is often that it is too expensive. During the recent Bush trip to Israel, despite Israeli abuse of the Palestinians, a very generous $30 Billion aid package was handed out to Israel. Mr. Giuliani, all people of faith in this country believe in compassion and helping our fellow Americans who are in-need, struggling during these difficult times. Can we count on whatever influence and contacts you may have in our Government, to demand and press for an immediate freeze on the $30 Billion aid package to Israel, and the redirection of this money to be used as an emergency fund toward health care for the uninsured in America?
5. Join with Muslims in New Cooperation
Several weeks ago, many political estimates had you as the leading presidential candidate. Considering your loud animosity towards Muslims, many organizations, including MuslimBridges.org , had to speak out against your nomination. We worked hard to reach out to millions of Americans in targeted ads, making our views and the facts known regarding your stance against us. Today, we are stopping all of these campaigns. Tomorrow, we are prepared to remove any content in opposition to you and replace it with a new phase of reconciliation and cooperation. We want to work together with you in peace and mutuality.
Mr. Giuliani, we can think of more issues that require mutual cooperation, but the above five actions are certainly a good starting point for a change. We offer you the olive branch -- a change towards cooperation with people that you really don't yet know well enough. Come get to know us, because when you do, you will find good Americans with ways to work together and resolve the challenges ahead of all of us.
Mr. Giuliani, thank you for your consideration.
The Management team of MuslimBridges
Representing American Muslim Volunteers
Looking for Peace, Building Bridges.
MuslimBridges.org
27475 Ynez Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
Protests around the world denouncing the siege of Gaza, and massacre of Palestinian people - Image of Rabbis supporting Palestine
MuslimBridges.org is a non-profit faith-based California Corporation founded in December 2006, and run one-hundred percent by volunteers. It was founded with the mission to help spread peace, and to build bridges between people of all faiths-Jews, Christians and Muslims. The website, launched on Jan 22, 2007, is non-commercial, not-for-profit and does not accept donations. For additional details on the organization and the programs please visit: http://www.muslimbridges.org/ .
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