ISNA Survey: Paranoia, Conspiracy Theories, Support for Violence

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Wed Oct 25, 2006 at 9:04 am PDT • Views: 838

At the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America (a radical Islamic front group that has been the subject of numerous LGF posts), a survey was taken of 307 attendees on their attitudes toward America—with very disturbing results: Survey Conducted At 2006 ISNA Convention. (Hat tip: saywhat?)

1. Are you a U.S. Citizen? (If no, then don’t fill out survey.)
YES - 307
NO - 0

2. Do you consider yourself to be a Muslim first, an American first, or both equally?
MUSLIM FIRST - 214
AMERICAN FIRST - 4
BOTH EQUALLY - 86
UNDECIDED - 3

3. Is the American government at war with the religion of Islam?
YES - 208
NO - 79
UNDECIDED - 20

4. Can a good Muslim be a good American?
YES - 292
NO - 11
UNDECIDED - 4

5. Did Muslims hijack planes and fly them into buildings on 9/11?
YES - 117
NO - 139
UNDECIDED - 51

6. Did the U.S. government have advance knowledge of the 9/11 attacks, and allow the attacks to occur?
YES - 200
NO - 70
UNDECIDED - 37

7. Did the U.S. government organize the 9/11 attacks?
YES - 106
NO - 151
UNDECIDED - 50

8. Are the tapes of Osama Bin Laden, claiming responsibility for the 9/11 attacks and threatening future attacks, real or fake?
REAL - 126
FAKE - 129
UNDECIDED - 52

9. Did Muslims commit the July 2005 train and bus bombings in London?
YES - 140
NO - 104
UNDECIDED - 63

10. The Canadian government says it stopped a plot by Canadian Muslims in June 2006 to attack targets in Canada. Do you believe there was a real plot by Muslims?
YES - 61
NO - 202
UNDECIDED - 44

11. The British government says it stopped a plot by British Muslims in August 2006 to bomb planes flying to America. Do you believe there was a real plot by Muslims?
YES - 66
NO - 191
UNDECIDED - 50

12. Is Al Qaeda a real organization, operated by Muslims who are trying to attack America?
YES - 149
NO - 109
UNDECIDED - 49

13. Is Al Qaeda attacking America because Al Qaeda hates American freedoms?
YES - 17
NO - 269
UNDECIDED - 21

14. Is Al Qaeda attacking America because Al Qaeda hates American involvement in the Muslim world?
YES - 228
NO - 54
UNDECIDED - 25

There’s more. Most of the respondents think our attack on Afghanistan after 9/11 was not justified.

25. Was America justified in invading Afghanistan after 9/11?
YES - 51
NO - 248
UNDECIDED - 8

And large percentages also believe Muslims have the right to commit violence against Americans, both overseas and in this country.

26. Is violence by Muslims against American civilians acceptable, in retaliation for the American government’s actions in the Muslim world?
YES - 23
NO - 274
UNDECIDED - 10

27. Is violence by Muslims against the American military overseas acceptable, in retaliation for the American government’s actions in the Muslim world?
YES - 134
NO - 154
UNDECIDED - 19

28. Is violence by Muslims against the American military in the U.S. acceptable, in retaliation for the American government’s actions in the Muslim world?
YES - 73
NO - 211
UNDECIDED - 23

29. Is violence by Muslims against American government officials acceptable, in retaliation for the American government’s actions in the Muslim world?
YES - 51
NO - 231
UNDECIDED - 25

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