From Vigilant Freedom:

The 22nd Annual American Muslim Day Parade will take place September 9th, 2007, in New York City, in a parade expected to feature numerous known Islamists and their organizations. From FrontPage Magazine (http://frontpagemagazine.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=CA2E5C41-AD9A-4A79-8C35-54C4A34D73FA):

“The organizers of the parade state that one of their objectives is “to demonstrate and clarify Islamic values and traditions.” However, considering the individuals that have been participating in this parade, and understanding the radical nature of the groups that appear to be aligned with the MFA, we must ask what values and traditions they are talking about. Despite its name, as the American Muslim Day Parade, it is clear that this event has nothing to do with American values and traditions and has more in common with the ideology of the 9/11 hijackers.

The fact that this parade is taking place so close to Ground Zero is an insult to the memory of the 3,000 people who perished there six years before. The event should be taken as a threat to public safety and, therefore, it is incumbent on the city of New York to not only watch all of those involved, but to work to shut down the event completely, along with the sponsoring organizations.”

The United American Committee NY Chapter is organizing a counter protest to take place along the Parade Route. http://unitedamericancommittee.org/infidel_rally.htm :

WHAT: Infidel rally 2007! (Counter protest of Islamist parade)

WHEN: Sunday, September 9th, 12:00 Noon

WHERE: New York City, Madison & 41st street to Madison & 23rd.

Americans Against Hate reports the Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) appears to have withdrawn his support for the event. AAH will also be holding a Rally in protest of the parade. (http://www.americansagainsthate.org/press_releases/PR-EllisonRemoved.php)

What: American’s Against Hate Muslim Day Protest

When: Sunday, September 9th, 12:30 pm

Where: New York City, Madison & 26th

If you will be in the New York area and would like to take part in either of these protests, contact newyork@unitedamericancommittee.org or info@americansagainsthate.org for more information

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