MINNESOTA: RADIO STATION APOLOGIZES FOR SKIT INVOLVING MOSLEMS

Radio Station Apologizes For Muslim Skit


Radio station KDWB F-M in Minneapolis has apologized for an on-air comedy skit called "Muslim Jeopardy."

The Council on American-Islamic Relations says the skit included an announcer using a fake accent to introduce contest categories such as "infamous infidels" and "smells like a Shia," and threatening to behead a female contestant who got an answer wrong.

The station's Web site said "KDWB does not condone making light of Islam and Muslims."
The station added it regrets that some listeners found the skit to be "insensitive."


Well it appears that this radio station has taken the Presidents words of February 8 to heart...

What did they President say, you ask?!?

"...We also talked about a topic that requires a lot of discussion and a lot of sensitive thought, and that is the reaction to the cartoons. I first want to make it very clear to people around the world that ours is a nation that believes in tolerance and understanding. In America we welcome people of all faiths. One of the great attributes of our country is that you're free to worship however you choose in the United States of America.

Secondly, we believe in a free press. We also recognize that with freedom comes responsibilities. With freedom comes the responsibility to be thoughtful about others. Finally, I have made it clear to His Majesty and he made it clear to me that we reject violence as a way to express discontent with what may be printed in a free press. I call upon the governments around the world to stop the violence, to be respectful, to protect property, protect the lives of innocent diplomats who are serving their countries overseas.

And so, Your Majesty, thank you for coming. I'm proud to share the moment with you.
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Pertinent Links:

1) Radio Station Apologizes For Muslim Skit

2) President Bush Welcomes King Abdullah of Jordan to the White House