What would happen if a network of Muslim clerics was spreading hatred over the airwaves in the US?

[Hugabear]

Imagine if there were a group of about a dozen or so extremist Muslim clerics, spreading hatred and anti-Western and anti-Christian propaganda over the airwaves in this country on a 24/7 basis. Then imagine if one of those clerics published a list of "targets" including members of Congress, federal judges, and other public officials. Then imagine if a suicide bomber blew himself up at a rally, taking out one of these "targets" along with about a dozen others.

Do you think people like Palin, Beck, etc would be urging restraint? Do you think that they would be arguing that there was no connection between the imams and the suicide bomber's action? Or how quickly do you think they would be demanding that these imams be taken off the air, and investigated for possible connections to the bomber?

[eleny]

1. They'd be fighting amongst themselves for air time

[stray cat]

2. it depends - are they us citizens? and what are they saying

some DUers might be supportive and agree with them.

[bettyellen]

4. bullshit, it wouldn;t matter in the least if they were citizens.

[howaboutme]

3. An excellent point. Religion is the basis of our culture.

Our mainstream media should have a requirement that each person who gets face time should require full disclosure. It isn't that difficult and it shouldn't be controversial.

1- Give us your voting registration record for the last 5 years

2- What is your full religious heritage for life? Religion is the singular most important aspect of culture and belief.

3- What is your work resume for the last 5 years?

4- Who has paid you the last 5 years?

5- What is your geographic residence for the last 5 years?

6- What is your higher education high school, undergrad, post grad?

Culture is about many things and we Americans should know exactly what it is.