Today’s Email to the Washington Post: Terror sympathizer writes Islamic propaganda in the WaPo
- Posted by Beth on October 22nd, 2006 filed in General, International, Islamofascism, Journalism, Moonbats, WTF
I’m not sure if you all allowed this despicable creature a column because she took a swipe at Pat Robertson–truly a nut, but far less dangerous than Islamic terrorists–or because you’re simply a fan of terror sympathizers, but Yvonne Ridley singing the praises of hijab while pretending to be a liberal? PLEASE!
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Yvonne Ridley is a member of George Galloway’s RESPECT party, and has written numerous essays defending Islamic terrorism. She described those murdered in last year’s terrorist attacks in Jordan as “collaborators.” She wrote, “I think I’d rather put up with a brother like Abu Musab al-Zarqawi any day than have a traitor or sell-out for a father, son or grandfather.” She described Shamil Basaev, the mastermind of the massacre of Russian school children at Beslan, as “a Shaheed,” or martyr.
What next, Adam Gadahn? At least tell the complete truth about Ridley in your short bit about who she is ["Yvonne Ridley is political editor of Islam Channel TV in London and coauthor of "In the Hands of the Taliban: Her Extraordinary Story" (Robson Books)."]
It’s no wonder Islamic extremism is such a problem in the UK, with a woman like her being the political editor of Islam Channel! Are you trying to do the same?
More at LGF.
The Post’s ombudsman is Deborah Howell, and she can be reached at 202-334-7582 or at ombudsman@washpost.com. Contact the Washington Post and let them know what you think about this outrage.
Give ‘em hell, y’all.
UPDATE: MUCH MORE about the Washington Post’s celebration of the hijab at The Anchoress. Or as she calls it, the Sunday Hajib Edition of the Washington Post. MUST READ.
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