Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud scolded resident Edward “Ted” Barham, a Christian, “Although you live here, you are not welcome here.”
“He then turned to a personal attack on his city’s resident, accusing Barham of being “a bigot, and you are racist, and you’re an Islamophobe. Although you live here, I want you to know as mayor, you are not welcome here. And the day you move out of the city will be the day that I launch a parade celebrating the fact that you moved out of this city.” (WND News Center)
The Christian minister was objecting to naming street signs in honor of Muslims who are considered Hamas and Hezbollah. Almost every American would object to honoring Hamas, so what makes this citizen so special. The fact that he spoke up may be the only difference.
We are all increasingly aware that the term ‘Islamophobe” and it’s cousin, the word “racist” have run their course and no longer have much meaning.
Americans are not afraid of Muslims; we are appropriately cautious of any group or nation that brings down 3000 Americans with hijacked airplanes and bombs over 200 great marines and soldiers in Beirut just to make a point. Add to that the business of blowing up innocent citizens around the entire globe, is more likely to make people angry – not afraid.
Using the word Islamophobe is the highest misuse of the language in the world. It belongs only to cancel culture rhetoric and virtue signaling excuse makers that have run out of all other means of defense for their worst behavior.
Exactly what did Pastor Ted Barham say to inspire the mayor to tell him he was no longer welcome in his city.
Look at it for yourself!
Looks like Matt Dillon was wrong this time.
Michael Bresciani
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