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Hamid Hayat's attorney wants new trial


Wednesday, May 3, 2006 6:34 AM PDT

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Attorney Wazhma Mojaddidi says judge refused to allow crucial testimony

By Layla Bohm
News-Sentinel Staff Writer

Hamid Hayat did not get a fair trial on charges related to terrorism because a judge refused to allow crucial testimony, Hayat's attorney alleged in a motion filed Tuesday in federal court.

In her four-page filing, Wazhma Mojaddidi did not specifically name U.S. District Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr., but she said jurors should have heard numerous portions of testimony.

A jury last week convicted the 23-year-old Lodi man on a charge of providing material support to terrorists and three counts of lying to the FBI. He faces up to 39 years in prison at his July 14 sentencing, which will likely be postponed while attorneys argue the motion for a new trial.

Burrell barred much of the testimony Mojaddidi had sought to introduce during the two-month trial, including that of a retired 35-year FBI agent who planned to tell the jury he believed the FBI bungled the case against Hayat and his father, Umer Hayat.

The elder Hayat, 48, was released to home detention Monday after his jury deadlocked on two counts of lying to the FBI. Prosecutors have not said if they will retry him.

Father and son were arrested last June in what was revealed to be a years-long FBI investigation. Agents had originally targeted two religious leaders in Lodi's Muslim community, and an undercover informant testified he only met Hamid Hayat by accident after he'd been working in Lodi for eight months.

The jury heard almost nothing about the religious leaders' roles in the case. The men were ultimately deported for administrative immigration violations but were never charged criminally.

Prosecutors based their case mostly on Hamid Hayat's own interviews with the FBI, along with secretly recorded conversations made by informant Naseem Khan. Near the end of the trial, Burrell released edited versions of the videotaped interviews to the media, which Mojaddidi said hurt her client.

On the videos, Hamid Hayat described a training camp in northern Pakistan, and prosecutors showed the jury satellite images that appeared to be a camp similar to the one he had described.

Mojaddidi, in turn, called a witness who had gone to the region on a humanitarian mission and agreed to look for the camp. James Lazor testified that he was turned away by Pakistani military officials who ran the camp, but prosecutors objected.

Burrell agreed, and ordered any mention of the Pakistani military stricken from the record. Prosecutor David Deitch mentioned the military comment during his closing argument.

Throughout the trial, prosecutors repeatedly objected to defense questions on the grounds of federal court "Rule 403," which bars testimony that could prejudice the jury without introducing any evidence of real value.

Several attorneys not involved in the case have told the News-Sentinel that it is highly unusual for prosecutors to use the rule. Instead, the defense usually wants to keep damaging information out of trial — and judges frequently overrule the objection.

Time and time again during the Hayats' trial, prosecutors objected and Burrell sided with them. That, Mojaddidi said in her filing, also entitles her client to a new trial.

The matter is scheduled to be heard in court May 19.

Mojaddidi has also filed an affidavit from a juror who said the foreman made racist remarks and mentioned media coverage of the case.

Contact reporter Layla Bohm at layla@lodinews.com.

First published: Wednesday, May 3, 2006

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Islamist says wrote on May 5, 2006 6:25 PM:

" Sorry to correct you, Muhammad and Allah, but "pbuh" is the Arabic abbreviation for, "Pardon me, but do you have a match so I can light this?" "

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If Islam Is The Religion Of Peace? wrote on May 5, 2006 5:13 PM:

" Explain to all of us if Islam is the religion of peace, why have they for hundreds of years been killing each other in the name of Allah, and esp. Blowing up men, women and babies in and outside of religious mosques? Islam is as dangerous as the Quran! "

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Muhammad and Allah say wrote on May 5, 2006 4:20 PM:

" It has come to our attention some people may be wondering about the abbreviation, "(pbuh)". This is Arabic for "Pardon me while I light this." Visit www.thereligionofpeace.com "

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Muhammad and Allah say wrote on May 5, 2006 4:13 PM:

" The true face of Islam may be seen at www.thereligionofpeace.com "

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To: jeh1957 wrote on May 5, 2006 4:12 PM:

" Don't you have anything stronger to describe it than "gullible"? "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 3:44 PM:

" I'll add to my already overcrowded library of over 70 different versions of the Bible right next to my ONE and only ONE version of the Holy Quran. La Ilaha Il Allah Muhammadur Rasoolullah! "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 3:41 PM:

" You guys are extreme in your satan worship. Just let me know when the Rereformed Unofficial Southeastern New American Old International Revised Northwestern King James Standard Updated New Living Covenant Version of the Bible comes out. I can't wait! "

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JEH1957 wrote on May 5, 2006 1:38 PM:

" Islam's not too deep. People that believe it are just gullible. Add me to the list that liked that website. "

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james walker wrote on May 5, 2006 1:01 PM:

" The problem with islam its so deep that some morons get brainwashed by osama binladens out there easily because they dont fully understand meaning and have nothing to live for. "

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Concerned Teacher wrote on May 5, 2006 1:00 PM:

" Richard says Islam is not the religion of peace? But isn't that what Muslims claim? Is it a peaceful religion or not? (loved the website, by the way). "

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Alla says wrote on May 5, 2006 12:35 PM:

" There is truth in the world and there are lies. Concern yourself only with the beauty of Allah's truth. www.thereligionofpeace.com "

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Dale in Woodbridge wrote on May 5, 2006 12:19 PM:

" Religion of peace? That's not what I saw at that website! Are you sure that was the right one? "

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Debbie N. wrote on May 5, 2006 11:56 AM:

" After all, we are living now and this is reality, we are not living 1,400 years ago. There is no use arguing about who made what exact comment thousands of years ago. "

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Debbie N. wrote on May 5, 2006 11:54 AM:

" I have never been tempted by Islam, but I think that website is closer to the truth than all of the Koran quotes being thrown around here. "

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Gulf War Vet wrote on May 5, 2006 11:38 AM:

" This is why we fight. www.thereligionofpeace.com "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 11:33 AM:

" It's time for this submitter to go and fall on my face and pray like Jesus did in Matthew 26:39. Quran 69:51 And Verily, it (this Qur'ân) is an absolute truth with certainty . "

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East Side Mom wrote on May 5, 2006 11:30 AM:

" All I can say is WOW to that website! Whoever you are, Allah says, THANK YOU for opening my eyes to www.thereligionofpeace.com ! "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 11:29 AM:

" It wasn't until 14 years after Paul began preaching his gospel that he met the true followers of Jesus. I wonder where He got his teachings from. Paul states in Roman 2:16 that his teachings were according to his gospel and not Jesus' gospel. Apostle or apostate paul? "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 11:25 AM:

" No wonder whenever Paul ended meeting the true followers of Jesus they ended up persecuting him for spreading a false doctrine, the same one you cling to. Paul never laid eyes on Jesus nor did Paul ever meet Jesus. "

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Brian Compte wrote on May 5, 2006 11:24 AM:

" I see what you mean about that website, Jan. I learned a lot, too. Everyone should see it to believe it. No wonder Richard thinks it is "satanic"! "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 11:20 AM:

" Skilos- Constantine didn't worship the One True God. Don't try and cover up the truth with falsehood. Nevermind Constantine for a minute. I noticed you referred to Paul as a saint. Is that the person who destroyed the same law Jesus said He didn't come to destroy? Matthew 5:17-18. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 11:14 AM:

" The name of that satanic website is a false statement in and of itself. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 11:10 AM:

" Nowhere in the Quran or the Ahadith (sayings) of Muhammad (pbuh) claim Islam to be a religion of peace. Where they got that silly idea from I don't know. Maybe one of these imposters posing as a Muslim. Read and understand my post @ 7:29. "

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Jan Tana wrote on May 5, 2006 9:47 AM:

" I learned a lot from the website www.thereligionofpeace.com thanks, Allah says, for posting it. Muslims and Christians alike could learn from it. What are your thoughts on it, Richard? "

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george conrad wrote on May 5, 2006 9:22 AM:

" Richard. THe problem is more christians are costantly burning the flame on what moslems do and did. You sir are a respectable man for trying to put sense in peoples minds. It is the devil that stirs. GOD BLESS U Son "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 9:15 AM:

" The information about the calender is historically documented and universally well known. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 9:13 AM:

" Is it the Holy Spirit guiding these "Christians" to commit all these abominations? Of course not. The yhave simply fallen prey to the devil's tricks and are now on a collision course with destruction. The real threat to America isn't Al-Qaeda, it's the Punishment of God. Don't be deceived. "

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john wrote on May 5, 2006 9:13 AM:

" Even though you arent a Christian brother. I have respect for you, as a religious man. Is this true richard, in regards to the calender. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 9:09 AM:

" Last time I checked it was the American forces, mainly Christians, who are killing men, women and children in Iraq and Afghanistan, torturing prisoners in Guantanamo Bay, aiding the deniers of Jesus , the jews, in Isreal and seeking to establish a "New World Order" against God's commands. "

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terri bloom wrote on May 5, 2006 9:09 AM:

" Keep it up richard. Wow now i have my self printing this blog. SO interestin on the how calender was formed. That makes sense skilos why dont you stop talking and start to answer this regarding calender. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 9:01 AM:

" The Quran clearly tells Muslims not to kill themselves. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said murdering unjustly is one of the greatest sins among the major sins. Muslims and Islam are two different things. Read my post @ 7:42 A.M. and understand it. "

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Allah says wrote on May 5, 2006 8:54 AM:

" See the enduring love of Islam. Witness the wisdom and mercy of the great prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Visit www.thereligionofpeace.com "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:53 AM:

" If you haven't watched the documentary alleging the government's involvement in the September 11, 2001 "terrorsit" attacks, watch it first, then display your ignorance for all to see http://unsungwar.com/videos/loosechange.html. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:47 AM:

" If we're involved any type of false worship we should, as human beings, call each other away from that false worship. The Bible commands us to not have a god besides God and the Quran tells us to worship Allah alone for there is no god besides Him. "

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To Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:45 AM:

" Show us in the Quaran where it says Allah wants your people to blow up men women and children? Your people are doing it every day, all in the name of Allah? Sorry, we don't need the Quaran! "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:42 AM:

" Very important to them because remember they worshipped the sun. You might say who cares. For Christians to adopt these beliefs and rituals of pagan origin and attribute them to the pure teachings of Jesus is wrong. "

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Disabled Veteran wrote on May 5, 2006 8:39 AM:

" I have respect for you Skilos, those we may differ in opinion now and then, you are an intelligent person. Nice to see you take the time to voice your thoughts in forums. "

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To Richard McIntyre! wrote on May 5, 2006 8:36 AM:

" You and your kind would love the world to submit, surrender and obey the will of allah! Well, sorry "man who wears sheets", This country will not bow to allah, no matter how many terrorists attack us! Your Quaran rantings just prove our point. The Quaran's goals are Dangerous! "

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So You Are The Spokseman wrote on May 5, 2006 8:31 AM:

" Well, You be the spokesman for the Quarn! You don't impress anyone. We don't need another 9-11 in America. Revoke his rights to citizenship and send him back to Pakistan! Send his Lawyer too! This was PRE-PLANNED strategy to get a new trial! The Courts better stand firm! "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:27 AM:

" How many days used to be in August before he did that? 30. Now it has 31. February had 29 days in it but they took out a day and put it into August so Augustus could have the same number of daylight hours as his father Julius. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:23 AM:

" They also celebrated the longest month of the year with the most sunlight as being Julius' month. What month is that? Yup. July. And, when his son Augustus wanted a month named after him, guess what month it was. Yup. August. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:19 AM:

" How about December 25th. Was Jesus born on this day? No. Who was? Julius Ceasar. Ooooooooooooooooh. Probably he really wasn't, but they said that because Dec. 25th represented the new year (god) coming in. That was the shortest day of the year. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:13 AM:

" Some of the other changes Contantine made was the Feast of Ishtar (fertility goddess) in the Spring. They always had the rabbits and the eggs. What is this? You got it. Easter. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 8:05 AM:

" Costantine was the head of a cult called "sol invictus". Sol meaning Sun and invictus meaning invincible. They were sun worshippers. He also changed the day of worship from Sabbath (Saturday) to "Sun"day. It makes sense. After all, they worshipped the Sun. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 7:42 AM:

" Skilos- It would be a brazen display of ignorance to even assume that the many attrocities committed by Christians throughtout history could be blamed on the teachings of Christianity. The Crusaders come to mind. Don't compare the actions of some Muslims with the teachings of Islam. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 5, 2006 7:28 AM:

" Islam means submission, surrender, obedience, sincerity and then peace. The first four conditions must be met in order to be at peace with one's self and one's Creator. The word salaam means peace. Both words come from the same root but have different meanings. "

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Skilos wrote on May 4, 2006 10:12 PM:

" To Mr Richard M; what people say or write is not as important as what they do. Islam is obviously not a religion of peace! "

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MR RICHARD M. wrote on May 4, 2006 9:14 PM:

" Hello richard i have been following your bloging and its very interesting 2 here a clearer point of view of moslems and i C a lot of hate toward you and would like to thank you 4 your effort it actually touched me.Is all of this in the moslem bible. "

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Allah says wrote on May 4, 2006 2:31 PM:

" The eternal truth may be seen at www.thereligionofpeace.com "

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Skilos wrote on May 4, 2006 1:56 PM:

" Ancient manuscripts cannot discredit Christianity. In the first century St Paul brought the Gospels to Greece and we have believed and taught the same message from generation to generation. "

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Skilos wrote on May 4, 2006 1:53 PM:

" You said the trinity was not mentioned anywhere in the bible. I showed you quite simple where it was written and you try to discredit all for of our gospels. "

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Skilos wrote on May 4, 2006 1:48 PM:

" Your statement that Constantine was a pagan is false, his mother Helen was a devout Christian. As a matter of fact Constantine abolished Christian persecution which allowed the first of 7 Eucementical Councils in 325AD. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 1:36 PM:

" Jesus simply taught His followers to worship God alone without any partners and to repent to God for whatever mistakes you've committed. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 1:33 PM:

" Ancient manuscripts are being unearthed. One of which states that Jesus never died. You see, the Muslims don't need ancient manuscripts to be unerathed and translated to find out the truth about Jesus. We've believed for over 1,400 years He never died. It's preserved in the Quran. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 1:29 PM:

" Skilos- The choice of the present four gospels of the New Testament were imposed by the Council of Nicea 325 C.E. for political purposes under the auspices of the pagan emperor Constantine, and not by Jesus. "

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Skilos wrote on May 4, 2006 9:27 AM:

" When people compare Christianity with religion they should consider it's resurrection power, death was unable to hold Jesus Christ. 'His tomb is empty for He is Risen' "

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Skilos wrote on May 4, 2006 9:22 AM:

" And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.' "

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Skilos wrote on May 4, 2006 9:20 AM:

" to Richard; you are obviously a religious person and I respect that. The Holy Bible does not use the term "trinity" but please read St. Matthews Gospel 28:18. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:52 AM:

" Muslims are commanded to fear Allah. After all, who's more worthy of being feared? The Bible commands you to fear only God. You should be encouraging yourself and others to fear Allah or God. The fear of something other than Allah will only lead to destruction. Just ask Pharoah. "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:38 AM:

" Richard, BE VERY CAREFUL!!!!! "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:37 AM:

" Richard, I'm glad you understand that I'm not just by your sarcasm. Nice blogging with you Richard. I'm confident you're only seeking out the truth. Be careful! Well, off to the saltmines. LOL "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:34 AM:

" One of those rules is to always believe the other person is right. It could be that my beatiful Muslims brothers and sisters at CAIR are right and I'm wrong. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:31 AM:

" Muslims have rules when it comes to disagreement. We don't go to extremes and sever ties over some silly arguement. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:30 AM:

" Of course you wouldn't, unless you're already one of them. "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:30 AM:

" Richard, now you're coming around. It's not often I hear from someone actually disagreeing with Muslims. CAIR would be interested in knowing more about you. But then, I would wish misfortune on you. I wouldn't do that. You do know about CAIR, Richard? "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:29 AM:

" If those jews told you to reject Jesus and His Mother would you trust them? "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:28 AM:

" You're right. Islam doesn't tolerate idolatry, homosexuality, fornication, adultery, oppression, injustice, beastiality, and the like. It's the Law of Allah not the law of a group of men (freemasons). "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:24 AM:

" Richard, Dennis Prager and Michael Medved are musts to listen to on the radio when it comes to terrorism and Islamic issues. I trust them much more than you. Of course, they're biased because they're both Jewish, aren't they Richard. Not. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:23 AM:

" Muslims nowadays misrepresent their own religion. The Kingdom of Heaven actually depicted Muslims who displayed the true spirit of Islam. But they left one part out. The Muslim General, Salahudin, lost a daughter to the crusaders and despite that He was very forgiving towards the enemy and freed them. "

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To Brain wrote on May 4, 2006 8:19 AM:

" You know Richard will have some excuse for those things you mentioned. I does not want to see the truth, he wants to believe in a fantsy. "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:19 AM:

" Richard, that is a possibility. Like I said, I'm not ready to live in the Dark Ages. And I'm not going to lower my standards out of compassion for Muslims. You want tolerance. Islam wants tolerance too. Yet, Islam is not tolerant. "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:14 AM:

" Richard, some would consider you guilty by association. And, since you think Muslims want to assimilate. Why the problems in France with Muslims? The dictator in Iran makes it clear Israel should be wiped off the map. What about the genocide in Sudan by radical Islam? "

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Me wrote on May 4, 2006 8:13 AM:

" There Richard goes again, only HE is right! "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:09 AM:

" Brian, make to sure to find the correct references and know the context before posting that stuff from some oddball website. Thank You. "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:08 AM:

" Richard, I suggest you read the book "Unveiling Islam" by Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir Fethi Caner. It's revealing. I only wish the best for Muslims. Moderate Muslims need to speak out more against radical Islam. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:07 AM:

" Hosea 13:4 I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. It seems your savior has a savior. Uh-oh. 2 saviors? "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 8:05 AM:

" John 20:17 Jesus said "I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." god has a god? Wait a minute. 2 gods? Uh-oh. Mark 12:29 Jesus answered, "The first is, `Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one;. "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 8:02 AM:

" Richard, I'm really not ready to live in the Dark Ages. Even Hitler was more realistic with his world plan. I wouldn't condone Hitler's plan in the least. He did want to move forward. Where would Osama be without all this great modern technology? "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:57 AM:

" As for your last comment "entering exiled lands, stirring up trouble". Please provide proof. Otherwise, people will be left to assume you're the one stiiring up trouble. "

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Me wrote on May 4, 2006 7:57 AM:

" Sure sounds like Muslims want peace and don't want to hurt you..ya right..your words.... Islam, would dominate over all other ways ... sure sounds like they want to take over the world to me. "

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Brian wrote on May 4, 2006 7:53 AM:

" Like I said, Richard, you're playing with fire. The Ottoman Empire is enough for me to stear clear of any Mosques.Oh, there are many fine Muslims. I don't doubt that. However, Islam needs refirmation. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:51 AM:

" Christains scholars and historians as well as Jewish scholars and historians have both agreed that the Bible, Old and New Testament, have been altered (corrupted). Almighty Allah confirmed the Torah and Gospel in their original form. Not what we have with us today. Read Quran 2:79 "

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RM wrote on May 4, 2006 7:36 AM:

" Richard McIntyre needs to get his head out of his ass, and shove the quran up it for replacement. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:20 AM:

" After all, Amighty Allah promised this way of life, Islam, would dominate over all other ways and Allah fulfilled His promise. Brian even confirms this. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:19 AM:

" Military Subjugation? The non-Muslims of the lands surrounding Arabia actually aided the Muslims when they came to know of the rights one would be granted if they lived under Islamic Law. They were tired of being oppressed and living according to the rule of a human being. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:15 AM:

" The part about "even if those women are married" has no basis. Although it is permissible, it was very rare for a Muslim to keep a slave maid. Most were freed and even some became married to their former "master" because of His good treatment and good manners. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:09 AM:

" As far as slave maids, don't get the wrong idea. 1 Kings 11:3 states Solomon has 700 wives and 300 concubines (sleave maids). But nevermind that. Islam is all about rights and limitations. Don't compare the slavery of the Muslims to what happened over here with the Africans. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:04 AM:

" Quran 5:51? You must of quoted the wrong verse again. The verse you speak of is about fighting the pagans of makkah which were persecuting and waging war against the Muslims. No mention of Jews of Christians. Try again Brian. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 7:02 AM:

" If that's the case, then a Muslim should try His best to avoid being friends with another Muslim who lies and commits misdeeds. It doesn't mean you completely disassociate from jews, christians. Don't go to extremes Brian. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 6:59 AM:

" The Prophet Muhammad taught us to choose our friends wisely because we will be influenced by who we associate with and also Allah the Almighty commanded Muslims to be with those who are true in word and in deeds. See above. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 6:25 AM:

" Quran 5:73 affirms the christians belief in the trinity, whether it be father, son holy, ghost or father, son, mother. Isn't it strange how the trinity is mentioned in the Quran and not in the Bible. Quran 5:114 is the wrong verse Brian. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 6:16 AM:

" I thought trinity meant 3 in 1. Let me find the word trinity in the Bible. It's not there. How about godhead. Nope. The word bible's not even in the bible. Catholics deify Mary believing Her to be the mother of god. You must not be catholic. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 6:08 AM:

" 2. To be concerned with Hamas or Bin Laden is quite silly. The real concern is the standing before your Lord on The Day of Judgement. Religion of Peace? Islam means submission, surrender, obedience, sincerity and then peace. The peace comes after all the other conditions are met. "

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Richard mciIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 6:04 AM:

" The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said "This affair began with Prophethood and as a mercy; then it will be mercy and Caliphate; afterwards it will change into a cruel monarchy, and finally into an iniquity and tyranny." "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 6:03 AM:

" 1. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) predicted the leaders of Muslim lands would become tyrannical, oppressive and unjust. Brian even acknowledges the fulfillment of this prophecy made over 1,400 years ago. See Above. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 4, 2006 5:48 AM:

" Ok, one by one so people get the correct understanding "

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Curtis wrote on May 4, 2006 5:33 AM:

" oops, "readers" and not "reader's"......wouldn't want my fellow amuriKKKins to learn wrong Binglish. ;-)> "

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Curtis wrote on May 4, 2006 5:31 AM:

" I hope exactly what "I hope" hopes for (first comment) and I hope reader's comments here improve. Talk about the pits! "

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Skilos wrote on May 3, 2006 11:26 PM:

" Prediction; (1)the District Court Judge will deny the motion for a new trial, (2)an appeal to the 9th Circuit will send the case back to the trial court and (3) the United States Supreme Court will reverse the 9th Circuit, (4) the lawyers will make a fortune. "

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Skilos wrote on May 3, 2006 11:18 PM:

" I too believe the United States is under Almighty God's judgment; athiests, secular humanists, liberals and activist judges have successfully MISAPPLIED our laws, the results of which have denied our Lord God Savior Jesus Christ to be mentioned in the public square. "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 9:22 PM:

" The Qur'an also teaches for Muslims to enter into exile in lands where Islam is not the dominant force, and to stir up trouble, so that this persecution will come as the natives in those lands protect the integrity of their sovereignty. "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 9:17 PM:

" Even after Allah confirmed the Torah and Gospel, Islamic Mullahs and Imams have tried to sell the lie that the Christian Gospels and Jewish Torah have been corrupted. This is a complete lie. "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 9:10 PM:

" Qur'an/Koran and Hadith contain commands for Muslims to subjugate the world, militarily. Muhammad commanded Muslims to spread Islam through Offensive Jihad; or conquest of non-Muslim lands. Muslims are also commanded to take back any land that was formerly Muslim, such as Israel. "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 9:05 PM:

" Islam also allows sexual intercourse with one's slave maids and as many 'captive' women as one desires (Koran 4:3) - even if those women are married "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 9:03 PM:

" The Koran instructs not to make friendship with Jews and Christians (Koran 5:51) but to war against them: "When the Sacred Months are over, kill those who ascribe partners to God wheresoever ye find them; seize them, encompass them, and ambush them. "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 9:00 PM:

" Mr. McIntyre, There is no refernces to Allah in the Holy Bible. You're playing with fire. Islam rejects the concept of the Trinity. The Koran misrepresents the teaching of Christianity regarding the Godhead, claiming Christians believe in "three Gods" - Father, Mother, and Son. (Sura 5:116, 5:73-75; cp. (Koran 5:114) "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 8:54 PM:

" Mr. McIntyre, Does not Hamas and Bin Laden concern you? They get all their ideas from the Koran. The religon of peace. Yeah right! You'll tide them over for a while with your appeasement. THEN, OFF WITH YOUR HEAD! "

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Brian wrote on May 3, 2006 8:50 PM:

" Mr.McIntyre, Have you investigated lately the proportion of Muslim countries are dictatorships? It's no coincidence that the majority are and the people are very oppressed. It's the luxury you have to condem the U.S. only because you can with no consequences. "

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Sick-O-Muzzies wrote on May 3, 2006 7:36 PM:

" This makes me sick. Hang the slimeball, and then lock up his puke lawyer. "

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... wrote on May 3, 2006 5:25 PM:

" i hope they can find a 3rd party to impeach the juror and he will get a new trial "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 3, 2006 5:16 PM:

" He called it stuff. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 3, 2006 5:16 PM:

" Good point to Rich, I guess we should all prepare for Allah's Punishment. Quran 7:34 And every nation has its appointed term; when their term is reached, neither can they delay it nor can they advance it an hour (or a moment). "

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To Rich wrote on May 3, 2006 4:48 PM:

" Show me a place where your statement , Homosexuality, idolatry, oppression and the like, does not exsits. "

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no atheist wrote on May 3, 2006 1:21 PM:

" McIntyre, skip the Quran stuff. It does nothing for what was subverted by the court. Burrell knew damn well Wedick knew the FBI business.They didn't want it. Concentrate, focus. That's the only way Hamid will get a new trial. "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 3, 2006 12:11 PM:

" Bible-Duet. 6:13 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. Quran 9:119 O you who believe! Be afraid of Allâh, and be with those who are true (in words and deeds) . "

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Richard McIntyre wrote on May 3, 2006 11:52 AM:

" Rather than attract Allah's Mercy and Blessings we are attracting His Punishment and Wrath. Great nations before us were destroyed for the same evils America condones and promotes i.e. homosexuality, idolatry, oppression and the like. Both the Bible and the Quran command us to fear Allah. "

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Oh Good Grief! wrote on May 3, 2006 11:42 AM:

" Complacency and refusal to face reality are friends to the enemy. "

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Jason wrote on May 3, 2006 10:12 AM:

" "BOOM" goodbye lodi "

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Me wrote on May 3, 2006 8:16 AM:

" He won't get one. He is a convicted TERRORIST!! "

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I hope wrote on May 3, 2006 7:37 AM:

" I really hope fear ceases and this poor kid gets a new trial. We will look back on this as an example of fear taking over the justice system. "

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