CAIR Election 2004 Updates
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) gives an overview of where the U.S. Presidential candidates stand on issues of importance to the Muslim community.
Issue #1: The USA Patriot Act
The PATRIOT Act was signed by President Bush in October 2001. The law vastly expands government surveillance and investigatory powers. The law has been criticized by civil liberties organizations as far-reaching, unchecked, and prone to abuse. Where do the candidates stand on this issue?
The PATRIOT Act was signed by President Bush in October 2001. The law vastly expands government surveillance and investigatory powers. The law has been criticized by civil liberties organizations as far-reaching, unchecked, and prone to abuse. Where do the candidates stand on this issue?
Issue #2: Affirmative Action
Affirmative action calls for minorities and women to be given special consideration in employment, education and contracting decisions. It is designed to redress a history of discrimination suffered by these segments of American society. 62% of respondents to CAIR's August 2003 poll supported affirmative action. What do the candidates say?
Affirmative action calls for minorities and women to be given special consideration in employment, education and contracting decisions. It is designed to redress a history of discrimination suffered by these segments of American society. 62% of respondents to CAIR's August 2003 poll supported affirmative action. What do the candidates say?
Issue #3: Racial / Religious Profiling
Like many elected officials, community leaders, media outlets and activists, American Muslims oppose the use of racial, religious or ethnic profiling with no corroborating evidence of criminal activity. Where do the candidates stand on this issue?
Like many elected officials, community leaders, media outlets and activists, American Muslims oppose the use of racial, religious or ethnic profiling with no corroborating evidence of criminal activity. Where do the candidates stand on this issue?
Issue #4: War with Iraq
Many Muslims in America believe that America's invasion and temporary occupation of Iraq fuel anti-American sentiment and harm our nation's image and interests in the Middle East and throughout the Muslim world. Do the candidates agree or disagree?
Many Muslims in America believe that America's invasion and temporary occupation of Iraq fuel anti-American sentiment and harm our nation's image and interests in the Middle East and throughout the Muslim world. Do the candidates agree or disagree?
Issue #5: Creating Jobs
Young people entering the job market are the largest growing segment of American Muslims. Many Muslims, concerned about unemployment rates and a net zero job growth worry about their ability to establish a descent living. What do the candidates plan to do to help create jobs domestically?
Young people entering the job market are the largest growing segment of American Muslims. Many Muslims, concerned about unemployment rates and a net zero job growth worry about their ability to establish a descent living. What do the candidates plan to do to help create jobs domestically?
What are the CAIR Updates? Who/What is CAIR?
Press release announcing the launch of weekly election updates, by the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Explains the purpose, focus, and importance of this educational campaign.
Press release announcing the launch of weekly election updates, by the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Explains the purpose, focus, and importance of this educational campaign.