March 11, 2011

AOF Condemns Rep. Peter King's hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims”.

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AOF Condemns Rep. Peter King's hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims.”
Contact: Alvina Yeh // alvina@americasopportunityfund.com
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Peter King, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee convened a hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims.” 
The hearing will only disenfranchise and discourage the Muslim community from working with law enforcement; while at the same time ostracizes them based solely on their religion.
“When 9/11 happened, I was Secretary of Transportation. It was my experience from being interned, along with hundreds of thousands of those of Japanese ancestry that I drew upon, when our country was looking for someone to blame.  I knew then as I still do now, that we must not let fear guide our security decisions,” remarked AOF Chair, Secretary Norman Mineta. “An examination of radicalization among all Americans is in line with keeping our homeland safe, but not at the extent of scapegoating an entire religious group of Americans.”
AOF lauds the efforts of elected officials like Rep. Keith Ellison and Rep. Mike Honda who have spoken out against the hearing. AOF is proud to support candidates and elected officials who represent the interests of communities of color, and who inspire participation in government for the benefit of all Americans. AOF believes that more diverse opinions and backgrounds in our elected officials lead to better representation of the diversity within America.
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America's Opportunity Fund (AOF) is a 501 C (4) Political Action Committee that provides opportunities for candidates, and communities of color, to participate fully in the electoral process at the federal and statewide level.
The goals of AOF are to affect a marked increase in the number of elected officials who embrace and understand the needs of communities of color; generate significant funds to support its mission in targeted states throughout the country; increase voter visibility and participation to support AOF endorsed candidates to achieve victory.

AOF Condemns Rep. Peter King's hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims.”

Contact: Alvina Yeh // alvina@americasopportunityfund.com

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Peter King, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee convened a hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims”. 

The hearing will only disenfranchise and discourage the Muslim community from working with law enforcement; while at the same time ostracizes them based solely on their religion.

“When 9/11 happened, I was Secretary of Transportation. It was my experience from being interned, along with hundreds of thousands of those of Japanese ancestry that I drew upon, when our country was looking for someone to blame.  I knew then as I still do now, that we must not let fear guide our security decisions,” remarked AOF Chair, Secretary Norman Mineta. “An examination of radicalization among all Americans is in line with keeping our homeland safe, but not at the extent of scapegoating an entire religious group of Americans.”

AOF lauds the efforts of elected officials like Rep. Keith Ellison and Rep. Mike Honda who have spoken out against the hearing. AOF is proud to support candidates and elected officials who represent the interests of communities of color, and who inspire participation in government for the benefit of all Americans. AOF believes that more diverse opinions and backgrounds in our elected officials lead to better representation of the diversity within America.

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America's Opportunity Fund (AOF) is a 501 C (4) Political Action Committee that provides opportunities for candidates, and communities of color, to participate fully in the electoral process at the federal and statewide level.

The goals of AOF are to affect a marked increase in the number of elected officials who embrace and understand the needs of communities of color; generate significant funds to support its mission in targeted states throughout the country; increase voter visibility and participation to support AOF endorsed candidates to achieve victory.