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10/28/2004 Archived Entry: "Elmasry's resignation rejected"

Posted by steve @ 03:23 PM EST [Link]

RELIGION OF PEACE ALERT: The Canadian Islamic Congress yesterday refused the resignation of president Mohamed Elmasry after he appeared on television recently and said it was perfectly justifiable for terrorist attacks against Israelis over the age of 18 because they were all potential soldiers.

Elmasry was a panelist on Ontario current affairs program Michael Coren Live last week when he said any Israeli over the age of 18 could be attacked because they are all members of the country's army.

"Anyone and everyone in Israel - irrespective of gender-over the age of 18 is a valid target?" host Michael Coren asked.

"Yes, I would say," Elmasry responded.

In a release issued later by the Islamic group, Elmasry said he was expressing the view of many Palestinians, not his personal opinion. He said he regretted that his comments "were misunderstood and, as a result, caused offence."

Coren has said it was not apparent that Elmasry was expressing anyone's opinion but his own.

"I just do not buy this argument that it's misinterpreted," he said.

I am offended that anyone would condemn Elmasry for his comments. Canada is a multicultural nation of immigrants and it is perfectly valid to support terrorism in other nations. Yes, that was sarcasm.

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