Who condemned this week's planned congressional hearing?
American Muslims
Why?
It is an unfair attack on loyal citizens
Anything else?
a break from US tolerance and pluralism
Who is the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee?
Rep. Peter King
Are American Muslims in agreement with King's views?
No.
What does King believe is happening?
The al Qaeda is trying to influence U.S. Muslims.
Who is accusing Republican leaders of bigotry?
Critics
Who do they think Rep. King's hearings are similar to?
Sen. Joseph McCarthy
What did he believe?
There was Communist infiltration
When was McCarthy's situation relevant?
In the early years of the Cold War.
Is there any truth to Peter's claims of Muslims infiltrating America for wrong doing?
Some.
How much?
A tiny minority.
Does the Muslim community completely disagree with King?
No.
How do they feel?
He is going in the wrong direction.
Who does King say is running most of the mosques?
By extremist imams.
Who is Nihad Awad?
Executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
What does he say of these claims?
They are "demonstrably false."
Who else had something to say about King's views?
Eric Holder
Who is he?
Attorney General
Does support King's claim about Islamic leaders dropping the ball?
No