by Kelly ThomasJune 11, 2010

Hirsi Ali Book Infidel

The World Affairs Council is a forum for various newsworthy individuals to speak and promote their positions, usually with an accompanying book. Recently, my wife and I, along with friends, attended to hear Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

In her memoir, Infidel, Ali confronts radical Islamic attitudes toward women. When I read it, I thought "this is going to get her killed." She has now written a book called, Nomad, which I haven"t read, but will.

From Somalia, Ali escaped a forced marriage, went to the Netherlands and eventually became a member of parliament. She wrote the script amd provided the voice over for a movie called "Submission," condemning Islam's treatment of women.

Theo Van Gogh, who produced the movie was killed by crazed Muslims for insulting Mohammed. Eventually, Ali resigned from parliment, mainly due to politics and eventually made her way to U. S. primarily because we could protect her. Good for us.

Ali, in my opinion, has become a singular voice for condemnation of radical Islamists throughout the world. At the World Affairs Council, Ali pointed out America's failure to confront and condemn Islamic radicalism, but we have no trouble condemning Christianity (she used the Catholic Church as an example).

The press has been merciless toward the Catholic Church whereas it treads lightly in condemning Islam for their various practices centered in the 15th century, i. e., stonings, beheadings, mostly centered on the various interpretations of the Koran with no trials, hearings, nothing. We look the other way. She called it a type of naivety.

I would say, our failure to condemn Islam is because of American "political correctness."(very complicated in a sense and often wrapped up in our insane and stupid politics).

Ali also zeroed in on American Muslims who are relentless in their efforts to defend Islam as opposed to honestly discussing the faith.

I've become a big fan of Hirsi Ali's bravery in speaking out. I didn't feel that she got the chance to be as honest and forthright as she wanted to be at the World Affairs Council. The moderator appeared to spend most of her time wallowing in political correctness.

It was obvious from the audience that we were a friendly and appreciative crowd as we gave Ali a standing ovation. To me, Ali is now an American treasure. I hope we are protecting her with an intention that befits her.

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