CAIR Working To Create “Flying While Muslim” Controversy

In taking a page out of the democratic playbook, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is continuing their campaign to create a protected victims class for Muslims. When the 6 Iman’s created a spectacle and potential security risk in Minneapolis last month, only the naive did not think this was either an true threat or a publicity stunt. Now CAIR is trying to turn this into a civil rights issue.

In a ham handed approach, they are now calling for any Muslim that is traveling to Mecca to call an 800 number to complain about any perceived mistreatment. Could CAIR want to be the Islamic ACLU? It is looking like it.

The Powerline Blog says “More evidence that the case of the Six Traveling Imams was a set-up by the imams to set the stage for this kind of effort”. Robert Spencer wants to go to Mecca and see how Muslims are discriminated on in a flight. But wait, no non Muslims are allowed in Mecca so he can’t. And last but not least, Villainous Company has a great piece on how obscene the actions of the 6 Flying Imans were on their flight in question.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), citing what it called the “airport profiling” of six imams removed from a recent flight, yesterday said Muslims traveling this month to the holy site in Saudi Arabia need to be aware of their rights.
“Given the increase in the number of complaints CAIR has received alleging airport profiling of American Muslims, we believe it is important that all those taking part in this year’s hajj be aware of their legal and civil rights,” said Ibrahim Hooper, CAIR spokesman.
The group has established a toll-free hot line (800/784-7526) for victims of “flying while Muslim,” as Muslims have begun departing for the weeklong hajj, a once-in-a-lifetime obligation to visit the holy city of Mecca, which this year begins Dec. 29.  The Washington Times

Daily Commentary – Wednesday December 13th, 2006

Dana Pretzer in his morning update discusses

• Lizzie Bolden, Oldest Living Woman Has Died at 116

Hey Aruba … Santa is Making his List and Checking it Twice

He’s making a list And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice

(Hat Tip pic, Klaas)

Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping
He knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!

Help Santa out this year and add your choices to his naughty and nice list. There seem to be plenty on the right hand column of Santa’s list in Aruba. I am sure those out there can think of many more.

Top 10 Scams For 2006

Consumer Affairs has come out with their top 10 scams of 2006. While most people will see through these fairly easily, they each ensnare thousands a year and can be devestating for those affected. Many of these scams occur online, so if you see one on the list, go to the article about it. They are safe sites, I promise.

1. Fake Lottery Scam
2. Phishing-Vishing Scams
3. Phony Job Scam
4. Negative Option Scams
5. Nigerian 419 Scams
6. Pump & Dump Scam
7. Bogus Fuel Saving Devices 
8. Grandparents Scam
9. Oprah Ticket Scam
10. craigslist Scam

Troy Smith hits an Airport Security No No … Knives, Liquids and Heisman Trophy’s

Who knew, Heisman Trophy’s are not allowed as carry on items on airplanes. Obviously not Troy Smith. Ohio State’s quarterback and most recent recipient of the award had no idea. Obviously, putting the Heisman in your checked luggage may not be the answer either.

Troy Smith’s Heisman Trophy was shipped home because airport security would not allow the Ohio State quarterback to take it on the plane Tuesday.  Smith wore a black leather jacket with the Heisman insignia on back when he arrived at the airport from New York, where he was presented college football’s most coveted trophy. (Breitbart)

The next time any of you win the Heisman Trophy, unless you drive to NYC, make sure you stop off at UPS or FEDEX before flying home.