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Obama camp apologizes for Muslim incident
At a rally this week in Detroit, some attendees were asked by some volunteers not to appear behind the Illinois senator amid concerns that the appearance of traditional Muslim dress in published and broadcast visuals of the events could damage Obama, The Detroit News reported.
"This is of course not the policy of the campaign," spokesman Bill Burton said. "It is offensive and counter to Obama's commitment to bring Americans together and simply not the kind of campaign we run."
Sharif Aref, a law student at the University of Detroit-Mercy, said the incident occurred when he and friends attending the rally Monday were invited to stand behind Obama on the stage.
"We said OK, but that we had to bring my sister with us," Aref said. "But, when we told the woman that my sister had a head scarf, she was immediately denied and we were told she was not allowed to come sit there."
Aref said another friend called from outside the event to say she also was approached by an Obama volunteer and told she could stand behind the candidate, but only if she removed her scarf.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International.
This news arrived on: 06/19/2008
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06-20-2008 11:19
miriamjewett wrote:
obama
Lynn, You ARE RIGHT....obama wants to kill babies for the convenience of accidental pregnancy.
The UN is also a complete fraud.....Frightening.
I also think that eventually, all you can eat restaurants will be outlawed because the loving liberals believe that would be best for our "fat" society.
People, the Internet is a wonderful tool. Please read and think for yourself when it comes to these political candidates.
Living can be a scary experience..And the Liberals want to take advantage of this for complete power over you and me.
The UN is also a complete fraud.....Frightening.
I also think that eventually, all you can eat restaurants will be outlawed because the loving liberals believe that would be best for our "fat" society.
People, the Internet is a wonderful tool. Please read and think for yourself when it comes to these political candidates.
Living can be a scary experience..And the Liberals want to take advantage of this for complete power over you and me.
06-20-2008 11:05
miriamjewett wrote:
obama
Thank you, Lynn, for responding to my comment. I truly enjoy this website and all the opinions of others....
Knowledge is power!
Knowledge is power!
06-20-2008 10:58
lynn wrote:
miriamjewett I agree with you thanks
What happened with those muslim women shows the true colors of this man. He is not who he displays to the American People and I think he is VERY dangerous...Far more dangerous than George Bush will ever be.
I believe he and the liberal democratic party will destroy this country on various levels.
Did anyone see his video of how he promises to dismantle our military? HE will kill babies.
He also is glad about the high gas prices, except he says the hike in price came to quickly, it should have been gradual.
They are wanting to own the oil industry so they can be in charge of how much oil Americans can use. they won't stop with oil, either. Socialism isn't new to the US, but it will get lots worse.
If voters elect this man, our country will be in deep trouble. :(
IF you want to really understand what Obama is all about and what he is doing, I urge you to listen to Glenn Beck on the radio and his tv show on CNN. He is great :)
Wake up, America....NOW ...
I believe he and the liberal democratic party will destroy this country on various levels.
Did anyone see his video of how he promises to dismantle our military? HE will kill babies.
He also is glad about the high gas prices, except he says the hike in price came to quickly, it should have been gradual.
They are wanting to own the oil industry so they can be in charge of how much oil Americans can use. they won't stop with oil, either. Socialism isn't new to the US, but it will get lots worse.
If voters elect this man, our country will be in deep trouble. :(
IF you want to really understand what Obama is all about and what he is doing, I urge you to listen to Glenn Beck on the radio and his tv show on CNN. He is great :)
Wake up, America....NOW ...
06-20-2008 09:12
bob wrote:
the Muslims have a www sight they are for him all the way. They are all for him hear.If he wins all wemon will lose there rights of any kind LORD HELP US ALL
06-19-2008 23:10
miriamjewett wrote:
obama
What happened with those muslim women shows the true colors of this man. He is not who he displays to the American People and I think he is dangerous...Far more dangerous than George Bush will ever be.
I believe he and the liberal democratic party will destroy this country on various levels.
Did anyone see his video of how he promises to dismantle our military?
He also is glad about the high gas prices, except he says the hike in price came to quickly, it should have been gradual.
They are wanting to own the oil industry so they can be in charge of how much oil Americans can use. they won't stop with oil, either. Socialism isn't new to the US, but it will get worse.
If voters elect this man, our country will be in deep trouble.
IF you want to really understand what Obama is all about and what he is doing, I urge you to listen to Glenn Beck on the radio and his tv show on CNN.
Wake up, America.......
I believe he and the liberal democratic party will destroy this country on various levels.
Did anyone see his video of how he promises to dismantle our military?
He also is glad about the high gas prices, except he says the hike in price came to quickly, it should have been gradual.
They are wanting to own the oil industry so they can be in charge of how much oil Americans can use. they won't stop with oil, either. Socialism isn't new to the US, but it will get worse.
If voters elect this man, our country will be in deep trouble.
IF you want to really understand what Obama is all about and what he is doing, I urge you to listen to Glenn Beck on the radio and his tv show on CNN.
Wake up, America.......
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