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Call Congressman Ed Royce and Urge him to Drop Defamatory Rhetoric Linking Islam to Terrorism

(LOS ANGELES, 8/7/08) – CAIR Greater Los Angeles Area is urging American Muslims and other people of conscience to call Congressman Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) today and urge him to stop using defamatory language linking the faith of Islam to terrorism.

In recent newsletters and speeches, Rep. Royce has repeatedly used phrases such as “Islamist terrorism” to refer to acts of violence and terror.

In a letter sent to Congressman Royce today, local interfaith and community leaders requested that he drop such language and stated:

“Congressman Royce, using this type of language may not only offend and alienate the overwhelming majority of Muslims, who abhor violence, but it may also unintentionally legitimize terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and other anti-American forces…

“According to the Homeland Security recommendations, by using phrases like ‘Islamic terrorism,’ U.S. officials and representatives may be ‘unintentionally portraying terrorists, who lack moral and religious legitimacy, as brave fighters, legitimate soldiers or spokesman for ordinary Muslims.’

“The report also urges ‘caution in using terms such as ‘jihadist,’ ‘Islamist,’ and ‘holy warrior’ as grandiose descriptions,’ to avoid associating acts of violence or terrorism with religious concepts.”

SEE: http://cair-california.org/index.php/Front-Page/Interfaith-Letter-to-Rep.-Ed-Royce.html

SEE: http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=24771&&name=n&&currPage=1&&Active=1

ACTION REQUESTED: (As always, be POLITE and RESPECTFUL)1) CALL CONGRESSMAN ED ROYCE at his Washington D.C. and Fullerton offices.

Washington, D.C. Office:
2185 Rayburn House Office Building,
District of Columbia 20515-0540
Phone: (202) 225-4111
Fax: (202) 226-0335
Website: www.royce.house.gov Fullerton Office:
305 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 300
Fullerton, California 92832
Phone: (714) 992-8081
Fax: (714) 992-1668
Website: www.royce.house.govTalking Points:* I urge you to stop using language that links the faith of Islam to terrorism because it’s defamatory and un-American.

* Such language unfairly demonizes Muslims and Islam.

* It undermines national security by legitimizing the claims of terrorist groups.* I also want you to ensure that you work with your Muslim constituents and highlight the American Muslim community’s contributions in your communications.

2) ASK YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY to call the Congressman’s office and do the same.