Kucinich on Palestine [View All]

[Resistance]

Al-Jazeerah, Feb 28 ,2004

As an Arab-American and a lifelong supporter of the rights of the Palestinian people, I have good news for you! In this year's presidential race, there is a candidate who has the wisdom, the courage, and the independence to create a climate in which peace can finally become a reality between the Palestinians and Israel. That candidate is Dennis J. Kucinich, a4 -term congressman from Cleveland, Ohio. Congressman Kucinich not only supports statehood for the Palestinians, thus removing the single greatest source of anti-American sentiment throughout the Arab and Muslim world, but is the only candidate that has a clearly- defined plan for ending the occupation of Iraq and bringing our troops home within 90 days of his election. Dennis Kucinich is also the only candidate that has a plan for creating a just and lasting peace in both Iraq and Palestine. Leaders in national Muslim organizations like CAIR, ISNA, and the American Muslim Alliance have expressed support for Kucinich. Among the reasons cited by Muslims for supporting Kucinich are:

1 . Kucinich's opposition to the Iraq war.

2. Kucinich's support of Palestinian rights.

3. Kucinich's opposition to the civil liberties-shredding Patriot Act.

4. Kucinich's proposals for universal health care and expanded public education are consistent with their religious beliefs about providing for the less fortunate.