In The Know: The Terrorists Hate Keith Ellison
WCCO-CBS, Minnesota
Nov.15, 2006
Two Jihadists Web sites linked to Al Qaeda made it clear that terrorists don't think much of Keith Ellison. One called him the first Jewish Muslim in Congress. His election was called a "comedy," and labeled Ellison "a fool trying to deceive us." The Web site called Al Hesbah said, Ellison is "one of them, a one way ticket to Hell."
Ellison's folks said, "Why would Al Qaeda embrace Keith's success? He's the opposite of what they're about." I'll say.
This weekend, he is quoted as saying he believes he was put on this earth to bring love to the world. Not exactly a message that would resonate with murderers.
My original hope was that Muslims in the Middle East would see Ellison's election as evidence of an open and democratic society. That the terrorists hate Ellison as much as any American actually makes me feel just as good.