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KMA-628 · 03-03-2005, 11:50 AM

And another one:

Sabri Samirah, president of the Chicago-based United Muslim American Association, is optimistic about the opportunities that the Faith-Based Office will open up for the numerous Islamic charities that are struggling because of their financial situations, adding that organizations and groups working primarily with inner city underprivileged Muslims where social ills are typically concentrated will be the chief beneficiaries of governmental funding rather than suburban organizations.

The Muslims are in line to get money from this initiative--do you think they are a wee bit selective in their hiring?

Once again, I have no problem if they receive money under this program, but I know I couldn't get a job with them. I wouldn't apply, anyway.

Like I was saying to Manx, the "common goal" aspect applies to organizations that have an agenda--if I don't share the agenda, they wouldn't want to hire me and I wouldn't apply to work there.

EDIT: Another one, I'll think I'll stop now

In what may be a surprise to many, however, Jewish service providers already receive billions of dollars of federal funding -- and have for years. Indeed, Jewish organizations have long proven that having the word "Jewish" on your building is no detriment to receiving public funds.

So, that's two non-Christian non-profits that receive federal funding and one non-religious one. All three could be considered "discriminatory" in their hiring. Personally, I don't care.

Is that enough to lend a little bit of credence to my point, or should I go on?

03-03-2005, 11:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
KMA-628 ....is off his meds...you were warned. Location: The Wild Wild West	And another one: Sabri Samirah, president of the Chicago-based United Muslim American Association, is optimistic about the opportunities that the Faith-Based Office will open up for the numerous Islamic charities that are struggling because of their financial situations, adding that organizations and groups working primarily with inner city underprivileged Muslims where social ills are typically concentrated will be the chief beneficiaries of governmental funding rather than suburban organizations. The Muslims are in line to get money from this initiative--do you think they are a wee bit selective in their hiring? Once again, I have no problem if they receive money under this program, but I know I couldn't get a job with them. I wouldn't apply, anyway. Like I was saying to Manx, the "common goal" aspect applies to organizations that have an agenda--if I don't share the agenda, they wouldn't want to hire me and I wouldn't apply to work there. EDIT: Another one, I'll think I'll stop now In what may be a surprise to many, however, Jewish service providers already receive billions of dollars of federal funding -- and have for years. Indeed, Jewish organizations have long proven that having the word "Jewish" on your building is no detriment to receiving public funds. So, that's two non-Christian non-profits that receive federal funding and one non-religious one. All three could be considered "discriminatory" in their hiring. Personally, I don't care. Is that enough to lend a little bit of credence to my point, or should I go on? __________________ Before you criticize someone, you need to walk a mile in their shoes. That way, if they get angry at you.......you're a mile away.......and they're barefoot. Last edited by KMA-628; 03-03-2005 at 11:57 AM..