ASSYRIAN INTERNATIONAL NEWS AGENCY (AINA): Hawaii's state senate has approved "Islam Day" for September 24, 2009. The measure, already been approved by the state's house, passed the senate 22-3 on May 6, with two Republicans and one Democrat in opposition.
According to news reports, "Islam Day" seeks to recognize the religious, scientific, cultural and artistic contributions that Islam and the Islamic world have made.
Fox News on May 7 quoted senator Will Espero, a Democrat and supporter of the "Islam Day" measure.
"We are a state of tolerance. We understand that people have different beliefs. We may not all agree on every single item and issue out there, but to say and highlight the negativity of the Islamic people is an insult to the majority" of believers "who are good law-abiding citizens of the world." >>> | Wednesday, May 13, 2009
