My Letter to Rep. Peter King (R-NY) Regarding Scheduled Hearings on Islamic Extremism

This evening, I sent the following e-mail to Rep Peter King (R-NY) regarding his planned hearings on Islamic extremism.

Dear Rep. King,


I am happy you are going to hold hearings on the problem of Islamic extremism in the US. I urge you to include Steve Emerson and Robert Spencer in your hearings. They are arguably the most knowledgeable on this subject.

As a part-time teacher at the University of California at Irvine, I can tell you that our universities are the focal point of this problem. UC-Irvine is one of the worst examples. No study on this issue would be complete without investigating what is going on in our universities. Just last weekend, there was a three day event at UCLA, the Muslim Student Association western regional conference.

http://garyfouse.blogspot.com/2011/01/muslim-student-association-western.html

I congratulate you on your decision to hold these hearings, and I urge you not to give in to considerations of political correctness. The stakes are too high.



Sincerely,

Gary C Fouse

Adj teacher

UC-Irvine Ext

http:garyfouse.blogspot.com

At this point, it has been reported that King has decided not to call Robert Spencer and Steve Emerson to testify-reportedly at the urging of Keith Ellison (D-MN). I hope Rep. King will reconsider that decision.