The CAIR Intimidation reality
Unindicted co-conspirator CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations) is doing their best to intimidate anyone and everyone who may criticize or repudiate the 7th Century form of Islamic beliefs. CAIR has ignored the mainstream mood of Americans on suing the “John Does” in the “Flying Imams” case. The Becket Fund, a non-profit legal fund defending the “John Doe’s” filed an amicus brief in Minnesota District Court. The meat & potatoes of that brief are:
”These citizens attempted to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their fellow passengers. For this, they are dragged into federal court and threatened with humiliation, expense, and liability,” the papers said. “This harassment is nothing less than legal terrorism — an attempt to change public behavior by threatening to impoverish and destroy at random the lives of those whom plaintiffs see as their enemies. These claims should not be entertained.”
Naturally, CAIR feels that to avoid any suggestion of Islamophobia, they just want to have them say, in court, that they meant no harm:
Ibrahim Hooper, spokesman for the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), said he “does not think this legislation would prevent that lawsuit because there is a good faith provision in the legislation.”
“And to determine whether the reports are made in good faith, you might still have to ask them in a court of law,” Mr. Hooper said on MSNBC.
Now the CAIR Intimidation Campaign of 2007 rolls on as they also threaten the Young Americans Foundation (YAF). The YAF has planned a conference to include Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch as a speaker on their program. Spencer is scheduled to speak at George Washington University as part of YAF’s annual National Conservative Student Conference.
In response, CAIR’s lawyer pre-threatened the YAF:
This same organization, CAIR, is demanding that YAF either withdraw its invitation to Spencer or take alternative steps to prevent any false remarks from being made.
A letter from Joseph Sandler, an attorney representing CAIR, addressed to YAF President Ron Robinson, calls upon YAF officials to make a decision before “close of business” Wednesday, Aug. 1.
The letter:
CAIR doesn’t even want anyone to have a platform for criticizing Islamic intolerance.
Hot Air also notes the response of the YAF:
Jason Mattera, spokesman for YAF, responded to the CAIR complaint:
“CAIR can go to Hell and they can take their 72 virgins with them.”
My kind of guy.
Hot Air also notes that CAIR’s attorney, Joseph Sandler, has impeccable credentials - as a Democrat:
From February 1993 until May 1998, Mr. Sandler served on the staff of the DNC as general counsel. He continues to serve in that position through his law firm.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that. 
