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Friday, November 06, 2009 at 7:55 p.m.

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The Imam for the Islamic Society of Brownsville told Action 4 News Valley Muslims are afraid of repercussions, after Thursday’s attack on soldiers in Fort Hood.

Dr. Zafar Anjum condemned the attack and called it a “horrific incident.” He said the entire community is praying and asking for peace. Anjum also expressed his condolences and said their sympathies go out to the families of those affected by the shooting.

But he also said they are afraid of repercussions for members of the Muslim faith. "This is a very sensitive time and yes we are having some fear of the possible backlash of this incident.”

Dr. Anjum asked Valley residents not to pass judgment on those of Islamic faith, and he urged members of the Muslim community to be vigilant and use caution. He also called for unity amongst the entire community and said that everyone should support each other during this difficult time.

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Terrorists

Posted by C J, RGV - Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 10:40 p.m.

The Radicals Are In Among The Islam Religion. They Are Infiltrated.

I Believe There Is Surveilance By The Government, But They Are Not More Aggressive Because Of 'Political Correctness', And Because People Keep Demanding Their Right To Privacy, And To Practice Their Beliefs Under The Cloak Of "Religion", Which The ACLU Defends Every Step Of The Way.

There Is Also The 'New World Order' And 'One World Government' Plans, And The 'Shadow Government' That Has Much Control

There Is Much More Than Meets The Eye, Or That The Populations Will Ever Hear About.

I Think The Only Hope Is For 'Divine Intervention'

I Don't Think The Human Race Will Be Able To Overcome The Cruel Tendencies That Many People Have.

One Small Example Is Some Of The Comments Some People Make On VALLEY/CENTRAL.com

There Is So Much 'Negative Anger' That Leads To Hatred And Causes Stupid, Abusive Behavior.

A Lot Of Injustice Has Been Corrected Because Of "Rightous Indignation", But Todays Society Thinks "Anger" Is Cool

But It Definitely Does Not Lead To Spiritual Advancement.

usa

Posted by 911 911, ALICE TEXAS - Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:35 a.m.

DO U KNOW HO'S AT FALT HERE IT IS THE US GOVERMENT! THEY LET ALL THESE GUYS IN HERE GIVE THEM MONEY,STORES,ALL KINDS OF STUFF AND WHAT DO THEY DO STAB U IN THE BACK U WANT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM KICK THESE NO GOOD FOR NOTHING'S OUT OF HERE!!! THATS WHO IS TO BLAME!!!! AND I SERVED THE US OF A PROUDLY! THEY SAID THEY KNEW ABOUT THIS GUY ALREADY WHY THEY DID'NT DO NOTHING ABOUT HIM.AND HIS PEOPLE CALLED HIM A HERO HE IS A WORST THAN A ANIMAL!THE WAY HE SHOT OUR FELLOW ARMY BUDDIES DOWN THAT'S WHAT THEY SHOULD DO TO HIM,WHY DOES HE WANT A LAWYER! JUST TAKE HIM OUTSIDE AND DO THE SAME TO HIM!! THAT'S WHAT THEY DO TO OUR GUY'S OVER THERE EVEN TO THEIR OWN KIND.THAT'S ALL THE TIME SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN'S AND THEY SAY OH WE KNEW ABOUT THIS GUY ALREADY. WELL DAMIT DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEFORE SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENED'S!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB TROOPS I LOVE YOU ALL BROTHER'S & SISTER'S KEEP SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!

L.R., Edcouch

Posted by C J, RGV - Monday, November 09, 2009 at 11:08 p.m.

You State, "Enough With Violence" And, "Nothing Is Ever Accomplished By Retaliation"

He Had To Be Shot 4 Times With A Gun To Stop Him From Killing People That Were Not Trying To Kill Him First.

SELF DEFENSE IS JUSTIFIED

He just didn't want to go

Posted by Pedro REyes, Seattle, WA - Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 8:49 p.m.

This is plain and simple; the guy just didn't want to go to Afghanistan and serve the country that paid for his schooling. He wanted the free medical school when he needed the money. Now, that it's time to pay the fiddler, he's trying to find any excuse to bail out on his committment. Too bad that 13 people had to die so he could save face and say it was because he was a Muslim, which is an insult to Muslims around the world. As a Catholic, I'm praying my fellow Christians don't take this out on other Muslims.

Enough

Posted by L. R., Edcouch - Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 7:48 a.m.

What happened @ Fort Hood is terrible and should've been prevented, but quitos botello, your comments are not going to help matters, infact your ignorance and lack of education is exactly what this country does NOT need. Enough with the violence, nothing is ever accomplished by retaliating. We must all turn to God for He is our only SALVATION!

against all enemies foreign and domestic

Posted by quitos botello, Mission,Texas.78572 - Friday, November 06, 2009 at 10:36 p.m.

The same God under many names and if mohamed's grave still has a place for Christ who came first and their true teachings were almost the same what idiot in islam is reading your book? With in minutes after Ft Hood,A-holes of American islam want Americans too die,it is on CNN. Protected under our own 1st. amdt rt. down to the bone and the U.S. gvt. can't do a thing.?crips,bloods,kkk,hells angles,jews,black,brown red man join forces for once in a United States of America help the CIA,FBI, and local Law hey they pay or do it for free.In stead of killing each other for $5.00 defend those $5.00 cause they won't be worth anything when one of those people you hope in to break away from our way of life is killed by ziliots and we act like them is meaningless.Just remember they are protected by the U.S. Constitution, but then again so has everyone else you clowns gun down for no reason at times. These guys have no hunting season on Americans it is yr. rd. Open season on extremist on U.S. soil, find them on the internet on t.v.leave your selves alone for once and defend your home not just your block.against all enemies foriegn and domestic as the oath of service to this counrty states

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