Hawaii is planning to celebrate "Islam Day" over the objections of state lawmakers who associate extremist Muslims with terrorism.
The resolution to proclaim Sept. 24, 2009, as Islam Day passed the Senate today on a 22-3 vote.
"I recall radical Islamists around the world cheering the horrors of 9/11. That is the day all civilized people of all religions should remember," said Republican Sen. Fred Hemmings to the applause of more than 100 people gathered in the Senate to oppose a separate issue -- same-sex civil unions.
Democrats countered that the diversity and positive contributions of the Islamic world should be honored.
Just what we need, 13 days after the anniversary of September 11th. Islam Day! Does it need to be said that the reason those extremists committed those heinous acts is because of the Islamic religion and the teachings of Mohammad?
Where is the Christian Day? The Jewish Day? Pagan Day? This makes no sense and is a slap in the face to the hundreds of thousands of people who have died at the hands of Muslims because of the teachings of Islam. What about separation of church and state that liberals hold so dear? The government is afraid to even say the word Christmas, but sponsoring a day in honor of the Islamic religion is acceptable?
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