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| Imam apologizes |
| 2003-04-09 |
| ..excerpts from cbc.ca.. A Muslim cleric in Ottawa issued an apology for calling on Muslims in the Middle East to wage a holy war against American troops in Iraq. But Gamal Solaiman later softened the apology, implying that the media had misunderstood his comments. Hate it when that happens. "I do not support or promote violence in any form against any country or any group of people," he wrote Monday night. Jews & Infidels sold separately. Batteries not included. But here's the kicker: After Immigration Minister Denis Coderre announced he was checking on Solaiman's citizenship status, the cleric issued his apology. He later amended the apology to read, "I deeply regret and sincerely apologize for my misunderstood comments and the hurt which it may have caused." After reading the article again, I still can't figure out which apology came first. |
| Posted by:RW |
| #4 And Egypt sucks during fly season. Come to think of it, it's always fly season in Egypt. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2003-04-09 14:11:54 |
| #3 A very wise Imam once told me to let the Fatwas sit a day or two, then give them a good read before you send them out. They have a habit of coming back and biting you in the ass if there is too much spittle on them, sez he. Saalam and Shalom. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2003-04-09 14:06:58 |
| #2 Ah,the famous Trent Lott apology:"I'm sorry you didn't understand me.I'll speak slower next time." |
| Posted by: El Id 2003-04-09 04:51:10 |
| #1 He was too busy issuing Fatwas to renew his visa. Oops. The apology was timely but if he is smart, now is the time for Gamal to start talking about the oppression he faces in his home country and in Canada: "Political Asylum! Get me a good Immigration Lawyer!" Lather on a thick layer of guilt: "the Canadian officials are persecuting me for my beliefs and trying to intimidate me into silence!" |
| Posted by: Tokyo Taro 2003-04-09 02:09:26 |